L.A. Chaffin Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-9

3025 Massard Rd, Fort Smith, AR

Massard Neighborhood

Fort Smith School District

753 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Darrell T. Marshell

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
59%

Reading Proficiency
48%

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

48%

Math Proficiency

59%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 54	Full Time Teachers 54
Teachers in First or Second Year 3.9%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

432:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.5%	Male 49.5%
White 54.8%	Hispanic 18.7%
Two or more races 12.9%	Asian 6.7%
Black 5.9%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

8/7/2025

This is not a school you want a neurodivergent child to go to! When it comes to bullying they dont stop it i could go into more detail and I might later but for now if your child is neurodivergent protect them because the school won't and they will making if your neurodivergent child feel horrible a...

4.0 student

4/23/2024

I´ve been at Chaffin middle school for about two years. This school provides wonderful education. Some specific teacher and staff members who are incredible include Mrs.Davis, Mrs.Borges, Mrs.Lawrence, Mrs.Pinter, and Mrs.Carrier. Shout out to yall! My first year at Chaffin was rough some of the rea...

4.0 other

1/14/2014

I loved this school! I went there in 7th grade im now a freshman and all the people there are really nice and sweet and i appreciate all the fun things there that happened. And the positivety.

5.0 parent

6/9/2012

Chaffin is about to finish with some major improvements. A science wing, new library, expanded band room (one of the best JR. High bands in the state), I believe the infrastructure will be complete by Fall 2012. This is one of if not the best Junior Highs in the city. We are lucky to live in a city...

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$146K - $589K

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$232,486

Median Lot Size

11,761 Sq Ft

% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Median Age

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% Commercial Property

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L.A. Chaffin Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-9 in Fort Smith, AR and is served by the Fort Smith School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 753 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. L.A. Chaffin Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $232,486. Discover additional schools in the area, like Southside High School, Westark Technical Center, River Valley Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Fort Smith has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near L.A. Chaffin Junior High School.

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