Serving 497 students in grades 5-6, Ruth Barker Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruth Barker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ruth Barker Middle School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruth Barker Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Barker Middle School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
2%
20%
White
68%
59%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Ruth Barker Middle School's ranking?
Ruth Barker Middle School is ranked #143 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Ruth Barker Middle School often compared to?
Ruth Barker Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bright Field Middle School, Old High Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Ruth Barker Middle School?
497 students attend Ruth Barker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ruth Barker Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth Barker Middle School?
Ruth Barker Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ruth Barker Middle School offer ?
Ruth Barker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruth Barker Middle School part of?
Ruth Barker Middle School is part of Bentonville School District.
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