SOUTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.sdale.org

744 Students

Secondary School 8th - 9th

School Overview

Southwest Junior High School is a public middle school located in Springdale, Arkansas, serving students in grades 6 through 7. As part of the Springdale School District—the largest school district in the state—the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The campus is situated on Princeton Avenue and operates under a mission to foster both academic growth and social development in a supportive, student-centered environment.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, offering core academic subjects alongside various elective opportunities designed to engage students during their formative years. By leveraging the resources of the Springdale School District, Southwest Junior High focuses on preparing its students for success in secondary education through consistent instruction, extracurricular involvement, and a focus on community values. Families and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at http://www.sdale.org.

744

Total Students

49.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	442
Black	14
Asian	5
Two or More	5
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	106

Hispanic
442 (59.4 %)
White
168 (22.6 %)
Pacific Islander
106 (14.2 %)
Black
14 (1.9 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
Two or More
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Secondary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)750-8849
Website:	http://www.sdale.org
Grade Range:	8th - 9th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 370

Grade 9 374