Serving 185 students in grades 7-8, Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy's student population of 185 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#572 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
27%
19%
White
58%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy's ranking?
Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy is ranked #572 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy?
185 students attend Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy?
Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy offer ?
Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy part of?
Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy is part of Rivercrest School District.
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