Pea Ridge Middle School

Summary:

Pea Ridge Middle School is a public middle school serving 395 students in grades 5-6 in the Pea Ridge School District in Arkansas. The school consistently performs above the state average on standardized tests, with a strong academic program that has earned it a reputation as one of the top middle schools in the state.

Pea Ridge Middle School's academic excellence is evident across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school had 71.2% of 5th graders and 73.8% of 6th graders proficient or better in English, compared to the state averages of 70.2% and 67.6%, respectively. In math, the school's performance was even more impressive, with 54.8% of 5th graders and 72.6% of 6th graders proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages of 40.7% and 47%. This consistent high performance has earned the school a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking in the top 20% of Arkansas middle schools, reaching as high as 9th out of 278 schools in 2012-2013.

While Pea Ridge Middle School's academic performance compares favorably to many nearby schools, such as Lincoln Junior High and Washington Junior High in the Bentonville School District, the school's demographics have seen some changes in recent years, with a slight decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic and Native American students. This shift may present both challenges and opportunities for the school as it works to adapt its instructional approaches and support services to meet the needs of a more diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 5-6

1391 Weston St
Pea Ridge, AR 72751

(479) 451-0620

District: Pea Ridge School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,980

Students who attend Pea Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:

Pea Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Pea Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:	Pea Ridge Intermediate School
	Pea Ridge Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 395

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Hispanic:

9.6%

American Indian:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pea Ridge Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (9.6%), American Indian (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pea Ridge Middle School is 17.3. (See more...)

Compare Pea Ridge Middle School employs 22.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pea Ridge Middle School is $8,980.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pea Ridge Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pea Ridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pea Ridge School District 107^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pea Ridge Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	82.58	23^rd	208	88.9%
2006	63.43	73^rd	206	64.6%
2007	55.82	100^th	225	55.6%
2008	71.37	52^nd	223	76.7%
2009	88.48	7^th	240	97.1%
2010	83.47	14^th	254	94.5%
2011	88.80	7^th	264	97.3%
2012	80.94	17^th	265	93.6%
2013	86.57	9^th	278	96.8%
2014	71.12	68^th	280	75.7%
2015	74.54	40^th	275	85.5%
2016	57.17	133^rd	312	57.4%
2017	57.11	137^th	315	56.5%
2018	65.23	106^th	318	66.7%
2019	66.07	104^th	319	67.4%
2023	78.20	51^st	330	84.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Pea Ridge Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	304	0	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	313
1996	304	0	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	313
1997	287	0	1	2	7	n/a	n/a	297
1998	302	0	1	5	4	n/a	n/a	312
1999	321	0	0	6	8	n/a	n/a	335
2000	343	0	0	14	6	n/a	n/a	363
2001	365	0	1	19	6	n/a	n/a	391
2002	377	3	0	18	6	n/a	n/a	404
2003	377	3	0	18	6	n/a	n/a	404
2004	371	3	2	14	7	n/a	n/a	397
2005	372	2	1	12	3	n/a	n/a	390
2006	380	3	1	19	5	n/a	n/a	408
2007	319	4	1	20	3	n/a	n/a	347
2008	334	3	1	26	5	n/a	n/a	369
2009	346	6	0	31	5	n/a	n/a	388
2010	338	6	0	25	1	3	0	373
2011	341	5	1	25	2	3	0	377
2012	350	9	1	21	6	3	1	391
2013	368	6	1	19	6	0	1	401
2014	392	7	1	17	5	0	1	423
2015	445	3	1	29	4	0	2	484
2016	458	3	2	36	1	0	4	504
2017	462	1	1	39	6	1	4	514
2018	424	4	1	43	4	1	8	485
2019	443	5	2	36	5	0	13	504
2020	457	6	2	40	5	0	18	528
2021	276	7	4	32	9	0	2	330
2022	322	8	3	30	9	0	1	373
2023	331	8	4	38	10	0	4	395

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pea Ridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	313	18.0	17.4	20.8
1996	313	18.0	17.4	20.8
1997	297	18.0	16.5	28.3
1998	312	18.0	17.3	30.4
1999	335	15.5	21.6	42.4
2000	363	26.0	14.0	42.7
2001	391	27.0	14.5	40.4
2002	404	23.0	17.6	39.9
2003	404	23.0	17.6	39.9
2004	397	25.0	15.9	43.1
2005	390	24.0	16.3	39.7
2006	408	30.0	13.6	38
2007	347	34.0	10.2	38.3
2008	369	37.0	10.0	43.4
2009	388	32.0	12.1	44.8
2010	373	25.5	12.0	45.6
2011	377	25.9	14.5	44.3
2012	391	27.1	14.4	45
2013	401	28.3	14.1	43.6
2014	423	29.4	14.3	45.6
2015	484	31.0	15.6	44
2016	504	34.0	14.8	44.2
2017	514	36.1	14.2	27.4
2018	485	38.8	12.4	31.8
2019	504	39.9	12.6	37.9
2020	528	34.6	15.2	37.1
2021	330	20.3	16.2	40.3
2022	373	22.8	16.3	32.2
2023	395	22.7	17.3	34.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pea Ridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	313	18.0	17.4	20.8
1996	313	18.0	17.4	20.8
1997	297	18.0	16.5	28.3
1998	312	18.0	17.3	30.4
1999	335	15.5	21.6	42.4
2000	363	26.0	14.0	42.7
2001	391	27.0	14.5	40.4
2002	404	23.0	17.6	39.9
2003	404	23.0	17.6	39.9
2004	397	25.0	15.9	43.1
2005	390	24.0	16.3	39.7
2006	408	30.0	13.6	38
2007	347	34.0	10.2	38.3
2008	369	37.0	10.0	43.4
2009	388	32.0	12.1	44.8
2010	373	25.5	12.0	45.6
2011	377	25.9	14.5	44.3
2012	391	27.1	14.4	45
2013	401	28.3	14.1	43.6
2014	423	29.4	14.3	45.6
2015	484	31.0	15.6	44
2016	504	34.0	14.8	44.2
2017	514	36.1	14.2	27.4
2018	485	38.8	12.4	31.8
2019	504	39.9	12.6	37.9
2020	528	34.6	15.2	37.1
2021	330	20.3	16.2	40.3
2022	373	22.8	16.3	32.2
2023	395	22.7	17.3	34.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pea Ridge Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,059 (11.8%)	$7,921 (88.2%)	$8,980

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pea Ridge Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 104^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 51^st of 330 Middle schools	17.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English (Pea Ridge Middle School)	77.4	73.8	3.6%
6th Grade English (Pea Ridge School District)	77.4	73.8	3.6%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Pea Ridge Middle School)	61.9	72.6	10.7%
6th Grade Math (Pea Ridge School District)	61.9	72.6	10.7%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Pea Ridge Middle School)	59	50.5	8.5%
6th Grade Science (Pea Ridge School District)	59	50.5	8.5%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Pea Ridge Middle School)	51.8	43.9	7.9%
6th Grade Reading (Pea Ridge School District)	51.8	43.9	7.9%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	504	395	21.6%
African American	5	8	60%
American Indian	5	10	100%
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	36	38	5.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	443	331	25.3%
Two or More Races	13	4	69.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.9%	34.2%	3.7%

Schools Near Pea Ridge Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)						ATLAS Reading (2024)						ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)			ATLAS Science (2024)					ATLAS Biology (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pea Ridge Middle School	Public	5-6	1391 Weston St	Pea Ridge	72751	Benton County	Pea Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 451-0620	395	23	17.3	34.2%	331 (83.8%)	8 (2.0%)	38 (9.6%)	4 (1.0%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)								(n/a)	35.5	36.0				35.7	37.9	36.3				37.2	51.2	59.4			55.0							39.8	34.3			37.2			$8,980	$1,059	$7,921
Pea Ridge Junior High School	Public	7-9	781 W Pickens Rd	Pea Ridge	72751	Benton County	Pea Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 451-1916	584	35	16.6	31.5%	504 (86.3%)	6 (1.0%)	46 (7.9%)	4 (0.7%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (2.1%)	46.3	175^th of 335 public middle schools	47.8%		72.1	75^th of 330 public middle schools	77.3%	100			30.1	23.9	32.1	28.9			29.6	26.1	34.2	30.1			46.6	25.2	39.6	36.8	22.9	28.4		38.1	38.1			33.5	24.1	29.4	81.1	81.1
Lincoln Junior High School	Public	7-8	1206 Leopard Ln	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5250	632	48	13.2	22.3%	467 (73.9%)	35 (5.5%)	73 (11.6%)	17 (2.7%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (4.3%)	98.5	3^rd of 335 public middle schools	99.1%		95.3	5^th of 330 public middle schools	98.5%	2			65.3	61.4		63.2			64.1	61.8		62.9			76.5	66.2	72.2	97.2		97.2	100.0		100.0			62.0	69.7	65.9			$11,105	$1,903	$9,202
Washington Junior High School	Public	7-8	1501 NE Wildcat Way	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5345	693	49	14.0	24.7%	546 (78.8%)	7 (1.0%)	86 (12.4%)	19 (2.7%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	26 (3.8%)	97.3	6^th of 335 public middle schools	98.2%		95.2	6^th of 330 public middle schools	98.2%				60.3	60.3		60.3			60.9	57.8		59.4			69.0	67.6	68.5	88.7		90.1	92.9		92.9			65.2	62.6	63.9			$11,607	$1,837	$9,770
Old High Middle School	Public	5-6	406 NW Second St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5450	487	31	15.5	22.4%	397 (81.5%)	7 (1.4%)	40 (8.2%)	10 (2.1%)	7 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.9%)								(n/a)	63.6	55.0				59.5	62.2	54.2				58.5	67.4	62.9			65.3							61.9	57.9			60.1			$9,685	$1,696	$7,989
Lingle Middle School	Public	6-8	901 N 13th St	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 631-3590	766	61	12.5	56.1%	351 (45.8%)	2 (0.3%)	364 (47.5%)	4 (0.5%)	9 (1.2%)	12 (1.6%)	24 (3.1%)	72.3	67^th of 335 public middle schools	80.0%		71	81^st of 330 public middle schools	75.5%	14		41.1	34.8	41.2		39.0		42.8	34.0	39.9		39.0		47.9	45.5	35.8	43.3	82.4		82.8	100.0		100.0		43.5	40.1	42.6	42.1			$9,505	$1,026	$8,478
Oakdale Middle School	Public	6-8	511 N Dixieland Rd	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 631-3615	850	59	14.4	66.5%	290 (34.1%)	13 (1.5%)	467 (54.9%)	12 (1.4%)	6 (0.7%)	32 (3.8%)	30 (3.5%)	44.6	190^th of 335 public middle schools	43.3%		52.6	169^th of 330 public middle schools	48.8%	21		28.2	28.9	30.1		29.1		27.7	30.5	28.9		28.9		29.5	31.0	22.6	28.0	78.1		78.1	100.0		100.0		29.4	33.9	33.8	32.3			$9,270	$1,112	$8,158
Ruth Barker Middle School	Public	5-6	500 SE 18th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 696-3300	494	31	16.1	30.0%	328 (66.4%)	15 (3.0%)	76 (15.4%)	30 (6.1%)	8 (1.6%)	14 (2.8%)	23 (4.7%)								(n/a)	45.6	58.3				52.0	47.1	57.2				52.2	64.6	67.1			65.9							51.3	63.0			57.2			$10,333	$1,788	$8,545
Ardis Ann Middle School	Public	5-6	3400 Hwy 72 W	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5510	593	41	14.5	16.9%	431 (72.7%)	28 (4.7%)	62 (10.5%)	28 (4.7%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.2%)								(n/a)	54.8	60.4				57.8	55.0	59.0				57.1	60.2	69.2			65.1							56.9	58.3			57.6			$8,506	$1,254	$7,252
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	590 S. Horsebarn Rd.	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Lisa Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 717-6464	38	3	12.1	26.3%	17 (44.7%)	3 (7.9%)	11 (28.9%)	6 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	93.3	14^th of 335 public middle schools	95.8%					(n/a)		54.9	71.4	40.0		58.1		56.3	66.7	50.0		58.7		56.3	57.1	60.0	57.1								65.7	47.6	60.0	58.7

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Students who attend Pea Ridge Middle School usually go on to attend Pea Ridge High School

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What is the racial makeup of Pea Ridge Middle School?

Students at Pea Ridge Middle School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Pea Ridge Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Pea Ridge Middle School.

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