Ruth Barker Middle School

Ruth Barker Middle School is the best elementary school in Bentonville, Arkansas, and serves 496 students in grades 5 and 6, having a student-to-teacher ratio of 19:1. Around 64% of the students at the school are good at math, and 58% are good at reading. There are 47% female students and 53% male students in the school. 29% of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 25 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor. Nearby schools like Bright Field Middle School report even higher math proficiency levels, around 75–79%, while Old High Middle School also does well in math, with scores in the low 60% range. Most of the time, students from Ruth Barker go on to Bentonville High School. Some of its most famous graduates are Doug McMillon, the CEO of Walmart, and Malik Monk, an NBA player. Families who want to live near the school can expect to pay between $1,800 and $2,500 per month for three-bedroom rental homes in Bentonville.

Community Service: The school finished its annual Thanksgiving Basket Project and food drive for the "Free Little Pantry" that is on the school grounds.

Q1. Does Ruth Barker Middle School serve lunch for free or at a lower cost?

Ans- Yes, the school is part of the National School Lunch Program, and about 32–36% of the students can get free or reduced-price meals.

Q2. Is there a program for gifted or advanced students at the school?

Ans- Yes, there is a program for gifted students to help them with their advanced learning needs.

Q3. What kind of special learning model is Ruth Barker bringing in?

Ans- Starting in the 2025–26 school year, Ruth Barker will offer an International Baccalaureate (IB) Program that focuses on learning through questions and answers from around the world.

Q4. Are there chances to learn a language?

Ans- Yes, the IB Program will give students more chances to learn languages, including Spanish.

Q5. What kinds of events does the school put on for the community?

Ans- To build community and get people involved, Ruth Barker puts on events like Club Day, spirit celebrations, open houses, and Bruin Blast.

Q6. Does Ruth Barker offer counseling or other help?

Ans- Yes, the school has programs to help students with things like counseling, academic support, and enrichment.

Q7. How do parents find out what's going on?

Ans- Parents get news from the school through newsletters, online portals, and regular contact with teachers.

Q8. Does the school work with community partners or events?

Ans- Yes, students often take part in community events and work with local groups as part of school activities.