RUTH BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

500 SE 18TH STREET
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712

www.bentonvillek12.org

530 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Ruth Barker Middle School, located at 500 SE 18th St in Bentonville, Arkansas, serves as a key academic institution within the Bentonville School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students. By emphasizing both academic excellence and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become engaged members of their local community.

As part of a highly regarded school district, Ruth Barker Middle School utilizes the resources and curriculum standards established by Bentonville Schools to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school places a strong focus on student achievement, collaboration, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through its commitment to excellence and its connection to the broader district network, the school provides a foundation for students to explore their interests, achieve their potential, and succeed in their future academic pursuits.

530

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUTH BARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	85
Black	22
Asian	36
Two or More	32
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	8

White
336 (63.4%)
Hispanic
85 (16.0%)
Asian
36 (6.8%)
Two or More
32 (6.0%)
Black
22 (4.2%)
American Indian
11 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)696-3300
Website:	http://www.bentonvillek12.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 270

Grade 6 260