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

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

Number of students: 646

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.9%

Asian:

16.3%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.5%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.9%), Asian (16.3%), Hispanic (10.7%). (See more...)

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

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...)

Compare Bright Field Middle School employs 39.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 8^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, July 26, 2019

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

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	Total
2013	448	9	38	54	4	0	22	575
2014	505	17	47	55	5	1	23	653
2015	492	16	54	57	3	1	23	646
2016	524	17	61	49	4	1	24	680
2017	499	22	55	52	6	1	15	650
2018	386	11	38	41	2	2	15	495
2019	414	8	46	37	7	1	23	536
2020	407	18	76	37	10	1	34	583
2021	400	15	80	50	6	1	22	574
2022	416	12	86	66	8	2	19	609
2023	432	16	105	69	5	1	18	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English (Bright Field Middle School)	88.7	91.7	3%
5th Grade English (Bentonville School District)	87.1	84.3	2.8%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Bright Field Middle School)	78.8	72.9	5.9%
5th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	64.4	65.4	1%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Bright Field Middle School)	72.3	61.2	11.1%
5th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	60.8	55	5.8%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Bright Field Middle School)	70.2	68	2.2%
5th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	63.4	57.5	5.9%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Bright Field Middle School)	95	90.1	4.9%
6th Grade English (Bentonville School District)	85.7	82.4	3.3%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Bright Field Middle School)	86	82.9	3.1%
6th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	70.3	68.3	2%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Bright Field Middle School)	84	75.7	8.3%
6th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	66.4	60.9	5.5%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Bright Field Middle School)	76.9	74.6	2.3%
6th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	61.9	59	2.9%
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	536	646	20.5%
African American	8	16	100%
American Indian	7	5	28.6%
Asian	46	105	128.3%
Hispanic	37	69	86.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	414	432	4.3%
Two or More Races	23	18	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6%	8.5%	2.5%

Schools Near Bright Field 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)					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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th 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 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bright Field Middle School	Public	5-6	5101 SW Bright Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 418-7200	646	40	16.2	8.5%	432 (66.9%)	16 (2.5%)	69 (10.7%)	105 (16.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.8%)								(n/a)	72.8	71.7			72.3	72.3	70.8			71.5	73.5	82.6			78.0						72.6	69.6			71.1	$8,741	$885	$7,856
J. William Fulbright Junior High School	Public	7-8	5303 SW Bright Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5000	666	46	14.4	14.0%	440 (66.1%)	17 (2.6%)	71 (10.7%)	89 (13.4%)	10 (1.5%)	10 (1.5%)	29 (4.4%)	96.5	9^th of 335 public middle schools	97.3%		97.2	4^th of 330 public middle schools	98.8%	5			71.3	58.1	64.5			71.3	57.4	64.2			80.3	49.3	69.7	100.0	77.7	81.0	100.0	100.0			70.4	70.1	70.2	$9,646	$1,132	$8,513
Creekside Middle School	Public	5-6	2901 SW 28th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 286-9600	674	42	16.0	27.3%	408 (60.5%)	23 (3.4%)	113 (16.8%)	76 (11.3%)	10 (1.5%)	8 (1.2%)	36 (5.3%)								(n/a)	54.1	48.3			51.3	54.4	47.8			51.1	59.0	62.2			60.6						52.9	51.4			52.1	$10,528	$1,926	$8,601
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
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
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
Grimsley Junior High School	Public	7-8	850 N Vaughn Rd	Centerton	72719	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 360-7500	887	54	16.3	25.1%	572 (64.5%)	49 (5.5%)	132 (14.9%)	67 (7.6%)	9 (1.0%)	8 (0.9%)	50 (5.6%)	92.5	16^th of 335 public middle schools	95.2%		85.5	27^th of 330 public middle schools	91.8%	11			52.6	52.8	52.7			50.2	51.8	50.9			65.6	47.3	58.6	100.0	77.1	78.7	100.0	100.0			54.7	57.2	56.0
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Field Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Bright Field Middle School?

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

How many students attend Bright Field Middle School?

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

What high school do graduates of Bright Field Middle School attend?

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

What district is Bright Field Middle School in?

Bentonville School District

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