How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Old High Middle School | Ruth Barker Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bentonville, AR | Bentonville, AR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 618 | 530 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.5% | 21.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Old High Middle School | Ruth Barker Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,377 | $12,377 |
| District | Bentonville School District 6 | Bentonville School District 6 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Old High Middle School | Ruth Barker Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.2% | 63.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% | 16.0% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Old High Middle School | Ruth Barker Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 364:1 | 331:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.1% | 19.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 35 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.