Bright Field Middle School

Public 5-6

 5101 SW Bright Rd
       Bentonville, AR  72712


(479) 418-7200

District: Bentonville School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,741 Help


Students who attend Bright Field Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bentonville High School

Feeder schools for Bright Field Middle School:

Elementary:    Evening Star Elementary School
    Willowbrook Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  646

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.9%
Asian:
16.3%
Hispanic:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.5% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.9%), Asian (16.3%), Hispanic (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bentonville School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bright Field Middle School is 16.2, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Bentonville School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bright Field Middle School is $8,741. 6 middle schools in the Bentonville School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bright Field Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bentonville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentonville School District 8th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, July 26, 2019

Open Quote I agree with this reviewer. The principal is quite arrogant and I was uncomfortable approaching him. Bummer as the former principal was so good. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 9, 2019

Open Quote I have had 3 kidos go through this school and up until this year it’s been fantastic. Unfortunately, they have a principal that comes across as arrogant and can do no wrong. Definitely not someone I would want to deal with on a daily basis. You can feel the tension When walking in. And if a team has any issues to be addressed - instead of fixing the problem, it’s covered up by splitting up the team and not working as a team at all (trust me, kids are smart and they DO notice). So sad! The last principal that opened this school worked so hard and made everyone feel welcomed and important- things would have never been like they have become. I’m hoping he finally notices that all the teachers, staff, students and even visitors all are people too, with feelings and deserves to work and learn in a healthy environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bright Field Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 448 9 38 54 4 0 22 0 575
2014 505 17 47 55 5 1 23 0 653
2015 492 16 54 57 3 1 23 0 646
2016 524 17 61 49 4 1 24 0 680
2017 499 22 55 52 6 1 15 0 650
2018 386 11 38 41 2 2 15 0 495
2019 414 8 46 37 7 1 23 0 536
2020 407 18 76 37 10 1 34 0 583
2021 400 15 80 50 6 1 22 0 574
2022 416 12 86 66 8 2 19 0 609
2023 432 16 105 69 5 1 18 0 646

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 Bright Field Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 575 40.3 14.2 20.7
2014 653 47.6 13.7 20.4
2015 646 49.0 13.1 20
2016 680 48.0 14.1 15
2017 650 46.3 14.0 6.8
2018 495 34.0 14.5 5.3
2019 536 34.0 15.7 6
2020 583 38.6 15.0 6.5
2021 574 37.1 15.4 7.1
2022 609 39.9 15.2 9.9
2023 646 39.7 16.2 8.5

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 Bright Field Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 575 40.3 14.2 20.7
2014 653 47.6 13.7 20.4
2015 646 49.0 13.1 20
2016 680 48.0 14.1 15
2017 650 46.3 14.0 6.8
2018 495 34.0 14.5 5.3
2019 536 34.0 15.7 6
2020 583 38.6 15.0 6.5
2021 574 37.1 15.4 7.1
2022 609 39.9 15.2 9.9
2023 646 39.7 16.2 8.5

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 Bright Field Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $885 (10.1%) $7,856 (89.9%) $8,741

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bright Field Middle School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English (Bright Field Middle School)88.791.7
 3%
   5th Grade English (Bentonville School District)87.184.3
 2.8%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Bright Field Middle School)78.872.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)64.465.4
 1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Bright Field Middle School)72.361.2
 11.1%
   5th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)60.855
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Bright Field Middle School)70.268
 2.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)63.457.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Bright Field Middle School)9590.1
 4.9%
   6th Grade English (Bentonville School District)85.782.4
 3.3%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Bright Field Middle School)8682.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)70.368.3
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Bright Field Middle School)8475.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)66.460.9
 5.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Bright Field Middle School)76.974.6
 2.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)61.959
 2.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students536646
 20.5%
African American816
 100%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian46105
 128.3%
Hispanic3769
 86.5%
Pacific Islander11
White414432
 4.3%
Two or More Races2318
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6%8.5%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Field Middle School

Students who attend Bright Field Middle School usually go on to attend Bentonville High School

Students at Bright Field Middle School are 67% White, 16% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 646 students attended Bright Field Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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