Barton Jr. High School vs. Washington Middle School
Should you attend Barton Jr. High School or Washington Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Barton Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 616 students in grades 7-8, Barton Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 536 students in grades 5-6, Washington Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
5-6
Total Students
616 students
536 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#476 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
285
Grade 6 Students
-
251
Grade 7 Students
309
-
Grade 8 Students
307
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
46%
45%
% White
36%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
