Excellent
#10 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 1% in state
J. William Fulbright Junior High School
Middle School · Bentonville School District · Bentonville, AR
A Bentonville School District middle school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5303 SW BRIGHT RD, Bentonville, AR 72712
- Math 81% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. William Fulbright Junior High School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. William Fulbright Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bentonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,073
Median home value
$401,300
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Academy Rogers-bentonville Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Providence Classical Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Life Way Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Grimsley Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 7–8 | 4.1 mi | 906 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bentonville School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #1 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. William Fulbright Junior High School is listed in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. William Fulbright Junior High School
J. William Fulbright Junior High School is a public middle school in Bentonville, AR, part of Bentonville School District, serving approximately 674 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. William Fulbright Junior High School
What grades does J. William Fulbright Junior High School serve?
J. William Fulbright Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend J. William Fulbright Junior High School?
J. William Fulbright Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. William Fulbright Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. William Fulbright Junior High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. William Fulbright Junior High School rank in AR?
J. William Fulbright Junior High School ranks #10 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is J. William Fulbright Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. William Fulbright Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J. William Fulbright Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. William Fulbright Junior High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is J. William Fulbright Junior High School a charter school?
No, J. William Fulbright Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. William Fulbright Junior High School a Title I school?
No, J. William Fulbright Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. William Fulbright Junior High School?
11.7% of students at J. William Fulbright Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 674
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (479) 254-5000
- Area population (ZIP 72712)
- 38,072
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72712; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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