John L Colbert Middle School

John L Colbert Middle School serves 466 students in grades 5-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

John L Colbert Middle School's student population of 466 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of John L Colbert Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
18%
19%
White
45%
57%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John L Colbert Middle School?
466 students attend John L Colbert Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John L Colbert Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John L Colbert Middle School?
John L Colbert Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John L Colbert Middle School offer ?
John L Colbert Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is John L Colbert Middle School part of?
John L Colbert Middle School is part of Fayetteville School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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