Ruth Barker Middle School
Grades: 5-6
Students: 536
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 12:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 341:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
500 Southeast 18th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 696-3300
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
7/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness7/10
Read what parents are saying about Ruth Barker Middle School
My daughter is at RBMS and it seems like a perfect transition from elementary to junior high. The staff are very engaged and supportive. They communicate well with parents and the other branches of school district. Very excited for my two younger sons to attend RBMS in a few years,
Posted by a parent on 2/16/2025I was very happy with my son's experience at Barker. I wish the administration and staff could have come with him when he went to Junior High.
Posted by a parent on 2/23/2018I couldn't be happier with our experiences at Barker! My child was re zoned to attend this school so we came in with very little knowledge or expectations - that soon changed and my child had an amazing 5th grade year! Their creative teaching methods and positive energy was contagious! My child neve
Posted by a parent on 8/14/2013Excellent teachers, curriculum & admin. We are so pleased with Barker. Communication between school and home has been wonderful. I know my 5th grader will be prepared for 6th.
Posted by a parent on 2/10/2012Don't feel that the school administration and teachers here listen to the parents. They have a very "it's my way or the highway" attitude and they give out pink slips with so much frequency and for such minor matters that they have lost their effectiveness. The teachers do not like to be challenged
Posted by a parent on 3/29/2011Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Ruth Barker Middle SchoolBentonville schools - Ruth Barker Middle School is located at 500 Southeast 18th Street, Bentonville AR 72712. Ruth Barker Middle School is in the Bentonville School District. Ruth Barker Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 5-6.
