Enrollment
421
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berryville, AR
Berryville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Berryville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050315000411
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berryville Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Berryville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Berryville Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berryville Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Berryville, AR.
School address
District: Berryville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050315000411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berryville Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berryville Middle School
Berryville Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Berryville, Arkansas, enrolling 421 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.3% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 421 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Berryville School District also operates Berryville High School (547 students) and Berryville Elementary School (423 students) alongside Berryville Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berryville Middle School compares
Berryville Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 47% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.7%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Berryville Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berryville School District, which includes Berryville Middle School.
$11,932
Per student
-3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 47.7%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Berryville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berryville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berryville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berryville Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berryville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Berryville Middle School
How many students attend Berryville Middle School?
Berryville Middle School has 421 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berryville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berryville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berryville Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berryville Middle School?
53.3% of students at Berryville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berryville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Berryville Middle School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Berryville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berryville Middle School?
Berryville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berryville Middle School rank among public schools in Berryville?
By Resource Investment Index, Berryville Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Berryville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Berryville on the city page.
Is Berryville Middle School a good school?
Berryville Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berryville School District?
Besides Berryville Middle School, Berryville School District also operates Berryville High School (547 students), Berryville Elementary School (423 students), and Berryville Intermediate Sch (406 students). See the Berryville School District district page for the complete list.
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