At a glance
Reported students
694
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas other enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
607
Southwest Junior High School: 694 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- 658
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Southwest Junior High School
Southwest Junior High School is a public combined / other school serving grades 08–09 in Springdale. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Springdale School District. NCES reports 694 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 combined / other schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the Arkansas median of 15:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (59.7%) and White (19.6%). English learners represent 26.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southwest Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.84 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.6%
- Hispanic59.7%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander14.7%
- Multiracial2.6%
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
Students enrolled
1 distinct course 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 Springdale School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
George Junior High School
Other · Grades 08–09
723 reported students
Lakeside Junior High School
Other · Grades 08–09
654 reported students
Central Junior High School
Other · Grades 08–09
852 reported students
Don Tyson School of Innovation
Other · Grades 04–12
1,976 reported students
George Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
676 reported students
Helen Tyson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–07
676 reported students
Public schools near Southwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Junior High School Other · Springdale School District | 08–09 | 852 | 1.4 mi |
| George Junior High School Other · Springdale School District | 08–09 | 723 | 1.7 mi |
| The Excel Center - Springdale Other · Charter · Excel Center | AE–AE | 76 | 1.8 mi |
| Lakeside Junior High School Other · Springdale School District | 08–09 | 654 | 3.8 mi |
| Don Tyson School of Innovation Other · Charter · Springdale School District | 04–12 | 1,976 | 3.9 mi |
| Fayetteville Virtual Academy a Dist Conversion Charter Sch Other · Charter · Fayetteville School District | KG–12 | 165 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Junior High School
What grades does Southwest Junior High School serve?
Southwest Junior High School reports grades 08–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Springdale School District.
How many students attend Southwest Junior High School?
Southwest Junior High School reported 694 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 46 Arkansas combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 658 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwest Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 694 students and 44.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southwest Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwest Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Springdale School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southwest Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southwest Junior High School in?
Southwest Junior High School is part of Springdale School District, based in Springdale, AR, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southwest Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Junior High School (1.4 mi), George Junior High School (1.7 mi), The Excel Center - Springdale (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.