Barton Junior High School vs. Washington Middle School
Should I attend Barton Junior High School or Washington Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Barton Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Barton Junior High School serves 670 students in grades 7-8.
Barton Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Washington Middle School serves 629 students in grades 5-6.
Washington Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
5-6
Total Students
670 students
629 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#545 out of 993 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#517 out of 993 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
315
Grade 6 Students
-
314
Grade 7 Students
324
-
Grade 8 Students
346
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
13%
% Black
47%
47%
% White
38%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
