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Washington Middle School vs. Barton Jr. High School

Should you attend Washington Middle School or Barton Jr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Washington Middle School
601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
El Dorado, AR 71730
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Barton Jr. High School
400 W Faulkner St
El Dorado, AR 71730
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Barton Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 586 students in grades 5-6, Washington Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 554 students in grades 7-8, Barton Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-6
7-8
Total Students
586 students
554 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barton Jr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barton Jr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barton Jr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Dorado School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barton Jr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Dorado School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#487 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
#556 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barton Jr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in AR)
32%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barton Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barton Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barton Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Barton Jr. High School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
297
-
Grade 6 Students
289
-
Grade 7 Students
-
250
Grade 8 Students
-
304

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barton Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barton Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
46%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barton Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
39%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barton Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barton Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barton Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barton Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(17-18 School Year Data)
7%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barton Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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