BUTTERFIELD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.vbsd.us

613 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

613

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUTTERFIELD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	177
Black	20
Asian	12
Two or More	45
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
351 (57.3 %)
Hispanic
177 (28.9 %)
Two or More
45 (7.3 %)
Black
20 (3.3 %)
Asian
12 (2.0 %)
American Indian
7 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)474-6838
Website:	http://www.vbsd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	613
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 6 177

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 224