Bright Field Middle School

5101 Sw Bright Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 609 students in grades 5-6, Bright Field Middle School ranks in the top 1% 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 75% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 1% in AR
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bright Field Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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School Overview

Bright Field Middle School's student population of 609 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Bright Field Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bright Field 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AR)
#7 out of 993 schools
(Top 1%)
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75%
36%
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72%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
14%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
68%
59%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Bright Field Middle School's ranking?
Bright Field Middle School is ranked #7 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bright Field Middle School often compared to?
Bright Field Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ruth Barker Middle School, Creekside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Bright Field Middle School?
609 students attend Bright Field Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bright Field Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bright Field Middle School?
Bright Field Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bright Field Middle School offer ?
Bright Field Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bright Field Middle School part of?
Bright Field Middle School is part of Bentonville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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