Harmony Grove Middle School

2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Harmony Grove Middle School serves 260 students in grades 4-6.
Harmony Grove Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harmony Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Harmony Grove Middle School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Harmony Grove Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Harmony Grove Middle School is 0.21, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 993 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
89%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harmony Grove Middle School's ranking?
Harmony Grove Middle School is ranked #97 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Harmony Grove Middle School?
260 students attend Harmony Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Harmony Grove Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Grove Middle School?
Harmony Grove Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harmony Grove Middle School offer ?
Harmony Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harmony Grove Middle School part of?
Harmony Grove Middle School is part of Harmony Grove Sch Dist(Saline) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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