Flightline Upper Academy
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Phone: (501) 985-1200
District: Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades 5-8 • 197 students
Flightline Upper Academy, located in Jacksonville, Arkansas, is a charter middle school. It is among the few middle schools in Arkansas to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Flightline Upper Academy is a charter school located in Jacksonville, AR. 197 students attend Flightline Upper Academy.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Arkansas Teaching & Learning Assessment System (ATLAS), EOG data from Arkansas Department of Education, and using 2024 Arkansas Teaching & Learning Assessment System (ATLAS), EOC data from Arkansas Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2023 Student growth data from Arkansas Department of Education. |
Posted: November 19, 2022
Posted: November 19, 2022
Art and Band is top notch last two years! PE and Health is what it should be ! Teachers go above and beyond for our kids. The staff is very caring and has an open door policy! They want and love it when they have active parents. The concerts and arts shows, talent shows have these kids showing what they have learned and the skills they have learned. There is a step club and cheerleading club! The outdoor garden the kids built is awesome and it is amazing to watch them create and learn new things! The real world experiences they are doing is just great! Shows them how they take what they have learned and put it into action! Great Admin, great teachers and we are lucky to be a part of the Flightline Family.
Posted: November 19, 2022
Posted: November 19, 2022
Posted: November 19, 2022
Posted: November 19, 2022
Posted: November 19, 2022
Posted: November 19, 2022
Posted: November 19, 2022
This school has been amazing for my son this year. Hes never enjoyed school snd now he does! The staff is great
Posted: November 19, 2022
Posted: November 19, 2022
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Posted: November 19, 2022
Posted: April 12, 2021
I have three children. They all have went through Flightline. I have one that is current now. Flightline is the best school!! I know my children have been taking care of!! They have amazing staff and administrators. The teachers really make it fun for the students and pushes them to do their best in every assignment! Thank you Flightline for loving our children
Posted: April 12, 2021
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Posted: April 9, 2021
Posted: April 9, 2021
This school is amazing!! My son has learned so much and has advanced despite being virtual he still did amazing! And his teachers are beyond amazing!! Hes home room teacher is angel (Mrs.Strange) and hes math teacher is a genius ( Ms. Murders)
Posted: April 9, 2021
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Posted: October 1, 2019
Posted: October 1, 2019
Posted: October 1, 2019
Posted: October 1, 2019
Very sad situation. My granddaughter who is a straight A student cries nightly about how she feels unsafe and numerous fights. The students fighting are sent right back to class after assaulting other students. Sad that our military children our subjected to this all for the sake of Flighline making a dollar and bringing children in from outside.
Posted: October 1, 2019
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Posted: October 1, 2019
Posted: July 24, 2019
Posted: July 24, 2019
Posted: July 24, 2019
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Posted: July 24, 2019
Posted: July 24, 2019
Flightline is the best school in Jacksonville!
Posted: May 4, 2019
Posted: May 4, 2019
Posted: May 4, 2019
Posted: May 4, 2019
Posted: May 4, 2019
Posted: May 4, 2019
Posted: May 4, 2019
I love this school! There is something special about Flightline. That is probably why it is the best middle school in the area.
Posted: February 13, 2019
Posted: February 13, 2019
10/10!!! I love Flightline. The teachers are great!
Posted: February 13, 2019
Posted: February 13, 2019
My son is staying motivated, and building character due to the awesome teachers at this school. Mrs. Hill is the BEST! My son is such a much happier kid, now. My only complaint is that the school is only 5th-12th. I wish both my children could graduate from Flightline.
Posted: February 13, 2019
Posted: June 3, 2016
This school is awesome .my son is in 8th grade. He started when he was in 5th grade. The staff is awesome,i love them. I wish they had a 9th grade at this school on air base. Because there no words ,on how great these teacher's care about there students. The staff i love them ,they make you feel like your at home.. Part of the family. This a very great school.. They have lots of learning programs. Love this school and my son love this school. He enjoyed this school and he feel safe . taught him to build self-esteem in himself... Love this school .. Best school
Posted: June 3, 2016
I love upper academy lighthouse.in Jacksonville onnAir base.. Great staff .excellent staff members. My son is in 8th grade. He been with them since 5th grade. The teacher work with the students. My son love the school. . i wish they would add a 9th grade to the school.. Because i love this school so much.. Great learning tool experience.. I love this school.. Great place to learn and meet new friends.. Come join us..
Posted: May 31, 2016
I believe this school have some of the best teachers a school would want to have but being understaffed doesn't help at all.
Posted: May 31, 2016
So far what I observed it has a fair share. I think the teachers do good at giving homework.
Posted: May 31, 2016
I cannot say they do not teach character building but I cannot say that I witness it. If they teach it maybe it is not enforced or backed.
Posted: May 31, 2016
This is not a bad school but it can use lots of improvements. I am not sure that it lives up to an art infused school seeing the progress of the band, dance team, etc. They do have amazing artist in the school among the students. I feel the art teacher who is also the math teacher does a good job with that part. One of the major things I saw with the school is a lack of staff and administration can step up their games. They are not properly staffed by far and many people have to wear different hats to fill in the gaps. i have mixed feelings about the school in general and think that they can a better job especially when it comes to teachers actually teaching the lessons. Not all teach. I know they have a few students that are disruptive......ALOT and it takes time to regain the attention of the children after that but in all I think the teachers do what they can to make it work given the lack of discipline of some of the children. I would suggest a stronger administration in all and the school to be properly staffed. I believe this school can be great according to the philosophy of the school as long as it is truly implemented and consistent. They do have some of the most amazing teachers a school could have but I think the school overall could step up the morale of its students. Truly get the students and teachers working together. There were several oughts I had against the school but its not anything that cant be fixed with attention to detail. They re very last minute and I felt a lot of times, unorganized. I think for the Town Hall Meeting, it needs great restructuring as far as how its ran. One of the worst things I saw there was The Black History Program... this program was far from the essence of what Black History was all about and felt it definitely lacked heart and character. I will say this was one of the most disturbing things I have ever seen in the name of Black History. It was very unorganized and unprofessional to say the least and didn't really "say" Black History. Overall outside of minor things with administration, they will eventually be where they need to be. Definitely not a terrible school but has lots of improvements to live up to the theme of the school which is "arts infused" The level of maturity and professionalism can definitely step up. If you have children that attend my suggestion is to stay involved as much as possible.
Posted: May 21, 2016
The students focus on various characteristics each month. Each week a student is recognized for good character during a huge assembly that the kids lead. High expectations for all the kids is expected. It is a joy to know that my values are shared by the teachers and leaders. My child has become a better student and citizen at this school.
Posted: May 21, 2016
Flightline is an amazing school. The teachers and admin go above and beyond to make sure all "scholars" are successful. We have been at the school for the past 3 years, and I truly hate that my child will be leaving. The school is in the top %5 of all Arkansas schools. We are lucky to have this school in our community! Our kids are safe and have fun with all of the arts infused activities that take place. They are even increasing technology use. I am confident that my child is equipped and ready for high school.
Posted: May 21, 2016
The teachers do a great job of communicating with parents. They are knowledgeable and truly know my child. I have built a great relationship with them, and wish I could take them to our new school.
Posted: May 21, 2016
At first it took us a while for us to get through homework, but now we have a routine. Teachers even stay after school to help students if they have trouble. There is even peer tutoring for students.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Little Rock AFB Housing | Area of Town | Jacksonville | AR | 2.7 mi | |
| 2 | Miller's Crossing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sherwood | AR | 5.9 mi | |
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| 4 | The Park on Mountain Springs Road | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cabot | AR | 9.9 mi | |
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| Base | Distance |
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| Little Rock AFB | 3.8 mi. |
| Camp Robinson | 10.1 mi. |
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