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BROOKLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

100 W SCHOOL ST, BROOKLAND, AR 72417BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–09Non-Charter
718
Students
Total enrolled
$10,497
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 27% vs nat'l
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 718 students in grades 07–09 in BROOKLAND, Arkansas.
27% below average funding
District spends $10,497 per pupil, 27% less than the national average of $14,347.
13.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

BROOKLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a large middle in BROOKLAND, Arkansas, serving grades 07–09 with 718 students. The district invests $10,497 per student — 27% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at BROOKLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

718
Total Students
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
26%
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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12
Highlighted grades (07–09) are served by this school
Gender Distribution373 male · 345 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility26%
National avg 52% · 184 students
Student Composition
89%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black4%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050364001534

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,497Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,497
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,619
Student Support$1,994
Administration$1,260
Operations$1,575
Other$1,050
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,497 spent per student, an estimated $4,650 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
30%
State government
55.8%
Local (property tax)
29.5%
Federal programs
14.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,497/student, 27% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BROOKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLBROOKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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High School
BROOKLAND HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 09
Location—
CountyCraighead County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (870)932-8610
NCES ID: 050364001534
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BROOKLAND seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elem
BROOKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
878 students · 03–06
31% FRL
Elem
BROOKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
875 students · PK–02
32% FRL
High
BROOKLAND HIGH SCHOOL
589 students · 10–12
27% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
100 W SCHOOL ST, BROOKLAND, AR 72417
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
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How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
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What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
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What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
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How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
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What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.