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WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1501 NE WILDCAT WAY, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
693
Students
Total enrolled
$13,522
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 693 students in grades 07–08 in BENTONVILLE, Arkansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,522 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a large middle in BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, serving grades 07–08 with 693 students. The district invests $13,522 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

693
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution350 male · 343 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 171 students
Student Composition
79%
12%
Asian3%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050306000074

Academic Outcomes at WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 20th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 72712

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,522Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,522
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,950
Student Support$2,569
Administration$1,623
Operations$2,028
Other$1,352
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,522 spent per student, an estimated $5,990 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
54%
State government
37.5%
Local (property tax)
53.7%
Federal programs
8.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CENTERTON GAMBLE ELEMENTARYCOOPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEVENING STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWILLOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+8 more
↓
Middle
GRIMSLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLCREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLJ WILLIAM FULBRIGHT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLBRIGHT FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
+4 more
↓
High School
BENTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOLBENTONVILLE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyBenton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (479)254-5345
NCES ID: 050306000074
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BENTONVILLE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
BENTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
3,322 students · 09–12
● 38 opp15% FRL
High
BENTONVILLE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
2,418 students · 09–12
23% FRL
Mid
GRIMSLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
887 students · 07–08
25% FRL
Elem
CENTERTON GAMBLE ELEMENTARY
747 students · KG–04
24% FRL
Mid
CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
674 students · 05–06
● 38 opp27% FRL
Mid
J WILLIAM FULBRIGHT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
666 students · 07–08
● 38 opp14% FRL
Elem
COOPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
656 students · KG–04
● 45 opp29% FRL
Elem
EVENING STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
655 students · KG–04
● 47 opp6% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1501 NE WILDCAT WAY, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.