Washington Junior High School

1501 Ne Wildcat Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 681 students in grades 7-8, Washington Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5% in AR
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Washington Junior High School's student population of 681 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Junior High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#25 out of 997 schools
(Top 5%)
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67%
38%
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70%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
15%
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Black
n/a
19%
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White
81%
58%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Junior High School's ranking?
Washington Junior High School is ranked #25 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Washington Junior High School often compared to?
Washington Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Junior High School, J. William Fulbright Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Washington Junior High School?
681 students attend Washington Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Washington Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Junior High School?
Washington Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Junior High School offer ?
Washington Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Junior High School part of?
Washington Junior High School is part of Bentonville School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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