J. William Fulbright Junior High School

5303 Sw Bright Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 683 students in grades 7-8, J. William Fulbright Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5% in AR
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J. William Fulbright Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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School Overview

J. William Fulbright Junior High School's student population of 683 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

J. William Fulbright Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. William Fulbright Junior High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AR)
#19 out of 993 schools
(Top 5%)
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68%
36%
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77%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
13%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
4%
20%
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White
66%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J. William Fulbright Junior High School's ranking?
J. William Fulbright Junior High School is ranked #19 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are J. William Fulbright Junior High School often compared to?
J. William Fulbright Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Junior High School, Lincoln Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend J. William Fulbright Junior High School?
683 students attend J. William Fulbright Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of J. William Fulbright Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. William Fulbright Junior High School?
J. William Fulbright Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does J. William Fulbright Junior High School offer ?
J. William Fulbright Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J. William Fulbright Junior High School part of?
J. William Fulbright Junior High School is part of Bentonville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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