BUTTERFIELD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

BUTTERFIELD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in VAN BUREN, AR with about 663 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 45 teachers, BUTTERFIELD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

BUTTERFIELD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle-level educational institution located in Van Buren, Arkansas, and serves as part of the Van Buren School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and critical thinking, the school prepares its student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the Van Buren community, benefiting from the resources and organizational structure of the wider district. In addition to a core curriculum covering subjects like math, science, language arts, and history, Butterfield Junior High offers various extracurricular opportunities and activities designed to engage students outside of the classroom. Through its focus on student growth and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-prepared citizens who are ready to transition into high school and beyond.

For more information, contact BUTTERFIELD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (479) 474-6838 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

310 N 11TH ST
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
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BUTTERFIELD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in VAN BUREN, AR with about 663 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
663
Teachers:
45
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 663 students

White
63.8%
Hispanic/Latino
22.3%
Two or more races
6.9%
Black or African American
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%
Asian
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.