Butterfield Trail Middle School vs Van Buren Freshman Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterfield Trail Middle School
Van Buren · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students
Van Buren Freshman Academy
Van Buren · Public other · Grades 9–9
468 students
| Measure | Butterfield Trail Middle School Van Buren, Arkansas | Van Buren Freshman Academy Van Buren, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #142 of 211 | – |
| National rank | #9396 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 557 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| city | Van Buren | Van Buren |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Van Buren Freshman Academy does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Van Buren Freshman Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 80.6%).
- •Van Buren Freshman Academy does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 468.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Butterfield Trail Middle School better than Van Buren Freshman Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Butterfield Trail Middle School and Van Buren Freshman Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Van Buren and Van Buren in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Trail Middle School: 557. Van Buren Freshman Academy: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Trail Middle School and Van Buren Freshman Academy rank in Arkansas?
Butterfield Trail Middle School is 142nd of 211 and Van Buren Freshman Academy is unranked among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).