RUTH BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

RUTH BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BENTONVILLE, AR with about 496 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, RUTH BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

RUTH BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 500 SE 18th St in Bentonville, Arkansas, serves as a key academic institution within the Bentonville School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students. By emphasizing both academic excellence and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become engaged members of their local community.

As part of a highly regarded school district, RUTH BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL utilizes the resources and curriculum standards established by Bentonville Schools to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school places a strong focus on student achievement, collaboration, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through its commitment to excellence and its connection to the broader district network, the school provides a foundation for students to explore their interests, achieve their potential, and succeed in their future academic pursuits.

For more information, contact RUTH BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL at (479) 696-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 SE 18TH ST
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
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RUTH BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BENTONVILLE, AR with about 496 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
496
Teachers:
37.29
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 496 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RUTH BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.8%
Hispanic/Latino
15.3%
Asian
5.6%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.