Serving 324 students in grades 7-9, Harmony Grove Junior High School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harmony Grove Junior High School's student population of 324 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harmony Grove Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Grove Junior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
2%
20%
White
90%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harmony Grove Junior High School's ranking?
Harmony Grove Junior High School is ranked #492 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Harmony Grove Junior High School often compared to?
Harmony Grove Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benton Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Harmony Grove Junior High School?
324 students attend Harmony Grove Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Harmony Grove Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Grove Junior High School?
Harmony Grove Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harmony Grove Junior High School offer ?
Harmony Grove Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harmony Grove Junior High School part of?
Harmony Grove Junior High School is part of Harmony Grove Sch Dist(Saline) School District.
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