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PEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

1391 WESTON ST, PEA RIDGE, AR 72751PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–06Non-Charter
395
Students
Total enrolled
$13,757
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 13% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 395 students in grades 05–06 in PEA RIDGE, Arkansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,757 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
17.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

PEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in PEA RIDGE, Arkansas, serving grades 05–06 with 395 students. The district invests $13,757 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at PEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

395
Total Students
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
34%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution211 male · 184 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility34%
National avg 52% · 135 students
Student Composition
84%
10%
Asian1%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black2%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050303000169

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,757Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,757
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,053
Student Support$2,614
Administration$1,651
Operations$2,064
Other$1,376
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,757 spent per student, an estimated $6,094 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
25%
State government
63.1%
Local (property tax)
25.4%
Federal programs
11.4%
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
PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOLPEA RIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
↓
Middle
PEA RIDGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
↓
High School
PEA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location—
CountyBenton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (479)451-0620
NCES ID: 050303000169
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PEA RIDGE 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 PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mid
PEA RIDGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
584 students · 07–09
32% FRL
Elem
PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
575 students · PK–02
36% FRL
High
PEA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
566 students · 10–12
24% FRL
Elem
PEA RIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
374 students · 03–04
34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1391 WESTON ST, PEA RIDGE, AR 72751
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.