Serving 674 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 69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
J. William Fulbright Junior High School's student population of 674 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
J. William Fulbright Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 997 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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 997 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
15%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
65%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. William Fulbright Junior High School's ranking?
J. William Fulbright Junior High School is ranked #19 out of 997 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 Haas Hall Bentonville, 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend J. William Fulbright Junior High School?
674 students attend J. William Fulbright Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of J. William Fulbright Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. William Fulbright Junior High School?
J. William Fulbright Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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