OLD HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.bentonvillek12.org

618 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Old High Middle School, located in the heart of Bentonville, Arkansas, serves as a key academic institution within the Bentonville Public Schools district. Housed in a facility rich with local history, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and junior high education. It focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of early adolescent students.

The school benefits from its integration into the broader Bentonville school community, which is known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. By providing a diverse array of extracurricular activities, technology-integrated classrooms, and a strong sense of school spirit, Old High Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Its central location at 406 NW Second Street underscores its role as a foundational pillar for families residing in the downtown Bentonville area.

618

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OLD HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	502
Hispanic	52
Black	8
Asian	12
Two or More	28
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	3

White
502 (81.2%)
Hispanic
52 (8.4%)
Two or More
28 (4.5%)
American Indian
13 (2.1%)
Asian
12 (1.9%)
Black
8 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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)254-5440
Website:	http://www.bentonvillek12.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 5 308

Grade 6 310