At a glance
Reported students
765
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
633
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School: 765 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 760
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–09 in Jonesboro. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Jonesboro School District. NCES reports 765 students for 2024–25.
Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (46.8%) and White (28.8%). English learners represent 14.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.8%
- Hispanic18.8%
- Black46.8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jonesboro School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Annie Camp Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
701 reported students
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Elementary · Grades 01–06
731 reported students
International Studies Magnet
Elementary · Grades 01–06
636 reported students
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet
Elementary · Grades 01–06
633 reported students
Math & Science Magnet School
Elementary · Grades 01–06
499 reported students
Leadership Magnet School
Elementary · Grades 01–06
492 reported students
Public schools near Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Camp Junior High School Middle · Jonesboro School District | 07–09 | 701 | 2.2 mi |
| Nettleton Junior High School Middle · Nettleton School District | 07–08 | 566 | 2.5 mi |
| Valley View Junior High School Middle · Valley View School District | 07–09 | 699 | 4.2 mi |
| Westside Middle School Middle · WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead) | 05–07 | 414 | 6.9 mi |
| Brookland Junior High School Middle · Brookland School District | 07–09 | 701 | 8.5 mi |
| Brookland Middle School Middle · Brookland School District | 04–06 | 755 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
What grades does Douglas Macarthur Junior High School serve?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School reports grades 07–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Jonesboro School District.
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School reported 765 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 760 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 765 students and 53.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Douglas Macarthur Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jonesboro School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Douglas Macarthur Junior High School in?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is part of Jonesboro School District, based in Jonesboro, AR, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Annie Camp Junior High School (2.2 mi), Nettleton Junior High School (2.5 mi), Valley View Junior High School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.