Bright Field Middle School serves 574 students in grades 5-6.
Bright Field Middle School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bright Field Middle School's student population of 574 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bright Field Middle School is ranked within the top 1% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bright Field Middle School is 0.49, 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
#7 out of 993 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
2%
20%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 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?
574 students attend Bright Field Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bright Field Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bright Field Middle School?
Bright Field Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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