NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.vbsd.us

753 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northridge Middle School is a public educational institution located in Van Buren, Arkansas, serving students within the Van Buren School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in the transitional grades between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of secondary education.

The school operates as part of the broader Van Buren School District, which emphasizes community engagement and high academic standards. By providing a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, Northridge Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.vbsd.us.

753

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	520
Hispanic	134
Black	17
Asian	16
Two or More	52
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
520 (69.1 %)
Hispanic
134 (17.8 %)
Two or More
52 (6.9 %)
Black
17 (2.3 %)
Asian
16 (2.1 %)
American Indian
13 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)471-3126
Website:	http://www.vbsd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 247

Grade 7 266

Grade 8 240