J. William Fulbright Junior High School

Summary:

J. William Fulbright Junior High School is a top-performing public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Bentonville, Arkansas, part of the highly-ranked Bentonville School District.

This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the best middle schools in Arkansas, earning a #4 ranking in the state for the past three school years and a #9 ranking for 2023-2024. With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, J. William Fulbright Junior High significantly outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 64.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56.4% for the district and 33.8% for the state. In Mathematics, the school had 69.7% proficiency, compared to 64% for the district and 36.4% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in Algebra, with 81% proficiency overall and 100% proficiency in 7th grade. J. William Fulbright Junior High also excels in Science, with 70.2% proficiency compared to 60.7% for the district and 35.6% for the state.

Compared to nearby schools like Lincoln Junior High School and Grimsley Junior High School, J. William Fulbright Junior High outperforms its counterparts in the Bentonville School District across all academic metrics. The school's strong performance, low student-teacher ratio of 14.4, and high level of investment in resources, with $9,646 spent per student, contribute to its status as one of the top-ranked middle schools in Arkansas.

Detail:

Public 7-8

5303 SW Bright Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712

(479) 254-5000

District: Bentonville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,646

Students who attend J. William Fulbright Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Bentonville High School

Feeder schools for J. William Fulbright Junior High School:

Elementary:	Central Park At Morning Star
	Mary Mae Jones Elementary School
	Willowbrook Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 674

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.3%

Asian:

14.8%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J. William Fulbright Junior High School ranks better than 97.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Bentonville School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.3%), Asian (14.8%), Hispanic (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. William Fulbright Junior High School is 14.3, which is the 2^nd best among 3 middle schools in the Bentonville School District. (See more...)

Compare J. William Fulbright Junior High School employs 46.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. William Fulbright Junior High School is $9,646. 5 middle schools in the Bentonville School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

J. William Fulbright Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks J. William Fulbright Junior High School 9^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See J. William Fulbright Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Bentonville School District:

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

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Rank History for J. William Fulbright Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2015	99.17	1^st	275	99.6%
2016	95.53	4^th	312	98.7%
2017	97.15	2^nd	315	99.4%
2018	96.48	3^rd	318	99.1%
2019	93.44	7^th	319	97.8%
2021	97.84	4^th	330	98.8%
2022	97.62	4^th	318	98.7%
2023	97.25	4^th	330	98.8%
2024	96.52	9^th	335	97.3%

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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 J. William Fulbright Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	498	19	68	95	11	2	33	726
2015	575	14	56	76	9	0	34	764
2016	649	28	47	86	11	1	34	856
2017	635	27	90	98	4	2	30	886
2018	685	22	69	92	14	1	31	914
2019	678	25	65	123	9	4	36	940
2020	728	34	88	130	8	4	41	1033
2021	431	18	76	67	11	6	30	639
2022	452	29	88	63	10	3	38	683
2023	440	17	89	71	10	10	29	666
2024	440	17	100	79	11	6	21	674

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 J. William Fulbright Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	726	56.9	12.7	22.6
2015	764	55.0	13.8	20.2
2016	856	61.0	14.0	19.4
2017	886	66.8	13.2	11.5
2018	914	68.6	13.3	11.7
2019	940	71.1	13.2	18.4
2020	1033	70.3	14.6	19.8
2021	639	42.2	15.1	13.9
2022	683	47.3	14.4	14.1
2023	666	45.9	14.4	14
2024	674	46.9	14.3	11.7

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 J. William Fulbright Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	726	56.9	12.7	22.6
2015	764	55.0	13.8	20.2
2016	856	61.0	14.0	19.4
2017	886	66.8	13.2	11.5
2018	914	68.6	13.3	11.7
2019	940	71.1	13.2	18.4
2020	1033	70.3	14.6	19.8
2021	639	42.2	15.1	13.9
2022	683	47.3	14.4	14.1
2023	666	45.9	14.4	14
2024	674	46.9	14.3	11.7

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 J. William Fulbright Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,132 (11.7%)	$8,513 (88.3%)	$9,646

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J. William Fulbright Junior High 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 4^th of 330 Middle schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (J. William Fulbright Junior High School)	91.9	91.9
7th Grade English (Bentonville School District)	91	88.9	2.1%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (J. William Fulbright Junior High School)	77.8	76	1.8%
7th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	75.1	72.8	2.3%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (J. William Fulbright Junior High School)	72.6	66	6.6%
7th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	67.5	59.9	7.6%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (J. William Fulbright Junior High School)	66	62.2	3.8%
7th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	60.9	55.3	5.6%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (J. William Fulbright Junior High School)	88.7	89.5	0.8%
8th Grade English (Bentonville School District)	87.8	83	4.8%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (J. William Fulbright Junior High School)	63.4	69.6	6.2%
8th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	66.6	65.6	1%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (J. William Fulbright Junior High School)	64.3	67.8	3.5%
8th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	62.5	59.2	3.3%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (J. William Fulbright Junior High School)	73	78.3	5.3%
8th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	71.5	73.2	1.7%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	940	666	29.1%
African American	25	17	32%
American Indian	9	10	11.1%
Asian	65	89	36.9%
Hispanic	123	71	42.3%
Pacific Islander	4	10	150%
White	678	440	35.1%
Two or More Races	36	29	19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.4%	14%	4.4%

Schools Near J. William Fulbright Junior High 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
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	674	47	14.3	11.7%	440 (65.3%)	17 (2.5%)	79 (11.7%)	100 (14.8%)	11 (1.6%)	6 (0.9%)	21 (3.1%)	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
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	670	33	20.1	6.1%	447 (66.7%)	18 (2.7%)	57 (8.5%)	111 (16.6%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.3%)								(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
Creekside Middle School	Public	5-6	2901 SW 28th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 286-9600	757	37	20.3	24.3%	480 (63.4%)	21 (2.8%)	118 (15.6%)	87 (11.5%)	10 (1.3%)	6 (0.8%)	35 (4.6%)								(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	63	10	6.5	34.9%	31 (49.2%)	5 (7.9%)	16 (25.4%)	8 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	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	491	25	19.4	28.9%	321 (65.4%)	11 (2.2%)	74 (15.1%)	36 (7.3%)	14 (2.9%)	6 (1.2%)	29 (5.9%)								(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	588	37	16.0	16.7%	423 (71.9%)	30 (5.1%)	59 (10.0%)	36 (6.1%)	7 (1.2%)	6 (1.0%)	27 (4.6%)								(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	526	27	19.5	23.0%	423 (80.4%)	6 (1.1%)	52 (9.9%)	5 (1.0%)	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	30 (5.7%)								(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	72713	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 360-7500	906	56	16.2	22.1%	578 (63.8%)	38 (4.2%)	142 (15.7%)	71 (7.8%)	9 (1.0%)	9 (1.0%)	59 (6.5%)	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	681	46	14.8	21.7%	549 (80.6%)	3 (0.4%)	67 (9.8%)	14 (2.1%)	7 (1.0%)	5 (0.7%)	36 (5.3%)	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	642	47	13.6	18.5%	492 (76.6%)	25 (3.9%)	64 (10.0%)	16 (2.5%)	7 (1.1%)	6 (0.9%)	32 (5.0%)	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 J. William Fulbright Junior High School

What district is J. William Fulbright Junior High School in?

Bentonville School District

What is the racial makeup of J. William Fulbright Junior High School?

Students at J. William Fulbright Junior High School are 65% White, 15% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of J. William Fulbright Junior High School attend?

Students who attend J. William Fulbright Junior High School usually go on to attend Bentonville High School

How many students attend J. William Fulbright Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 674 students attended J. William Fulbright Junior High School.

Is J. William Fulbright Junior High School a good school?

Yes! J. William Fulbright Junior High School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools.

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