Grimsley Junior High School

Summary:

Grimsley Junior High School is a public middle school located in Centerton, Arkansas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 887 students. The school is part of the Bentonville School District, which is ranked 8th out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Grimsley Junior High School has consistently ranked highly in the state, ranking 16th out of 335 Arkansas middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grimsley Junior High School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, and Science. In 2023-2024, Grimsley's proficiency rates in Mathematics (58.6%) and Algebra (78.7%) were significantly higher than the state averages of 36.4% and 26.8%, respectively. The school's proficiency rates in Geometry (100%) were also exceptional, far surpassing the state average of 18%. Grimsley Junior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 16.3 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools in the Bentonville School District. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.14% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, indicating a relatively lower proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Grimsley Junior High School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly lower than the top-performing Lincoln Junior High School and J. William Fulbright Junior High School, which consistently rank among the top 10 middle schools in the state. However, Grimsley's performance is significantly higher than the nearby Decatur Middle School, which is ranked 280th out of 335 Arkansas middle schools and has much lower proficiency rates across all subject areas. Grimsley Junior High School has maintained its high performance over the past four school years, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Arkansas middle schools and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, which is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and commitment to student success.

Detail:

Public 7-8

850 N Vaughn Rd
Centerton, AR 72719

(479) 360-7500

District: Bentonville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Students who attend Grimsley Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Bentonville West High School

Feeder schools for Grimsley Junior High School:

Elementary:	Centerton Gamble Elementary
	Osage Creek Elementary School
	Vaughn Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 887

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.5%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Asian:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grimsley Junior High School ranks better than 95.2% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.5. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Grimsley Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Grimsley Junior High School 16^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Grimsley Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Bentonville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentonville School District 8^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grimsley Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2021	86.72	28^th	330	91.5%
2022	83.53	32^nd	318	89.9%
2023	85.50	27^th	330	91.8%
2024	92.50	16^th	335	95.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Grimsley Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	527	37	40	118	8	2	47	779
2022	578	35	49	138	7	7	53	867
2023	572	49	67	132	9	8	50	887

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grimsley Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	779	58.5	13.3	27.6
2022	867	54.7	15.8	27.5
2023	887	54.3	16.3	25.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grimsley Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	779	58.5	13.3	27.6
2022	867	54.7	15.8	27.5
2023	887	54.3	16.3	25.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grimsley Junior High School	Public	7-8	850 N Vaughn Rd	Centerton	72719	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 360-7500	887	54	16.3	25.1%	572 (64.5%)	49 (5.5%)	132 (14.9%)	67 (7.6%)	9 (1.0%)	8 (0.9%)	50 (5.6%)	92.5	16^th of 335 public middle schools	95.2%		85.5	27^th of 330 public middle schools	91.8%	11			52.6	52.8	52.7			50.2	51.8	50.9			65.6	47.3	58.6	100.0	77.1	78.7	100.0	100.0			54.7	57.2	56.0
Ardis Ann Middle School	Public	5-6	3400 Hwy 72 W	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5510	593	41	14.5	16.9%	431 (72.7%)	28 (4.7%)	62 (10.5%)	28 (4.7%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.2%)								(n/a)	54.8	60.4			57.8	55.0	59.0			57.1	60.2	69.2			65.1						56.9	58.3			57.6	$8,506	$1,254	$7,252
Creekside Middle School	Public	5-6	2901 SW 28th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 286-9600	674	42	16.0	27.3%	408 (60.5%)	23 (3.4%)	113 (16.8%)	76 (11.3%)	10 (1.5%)	8 (1.2%)	36 (5.3%)								(n/a)	54.1	48.3			51.3	54.4	47.8			51.1	59.0	62.2			60.6						52.9	51.4			52.1	$10,528	$1,926	$8,601
Bright Field Middle School	Public	5-6	5101 SW Bright Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 418-7200	646	40	16.2	8.5%	432 (66.9%)	16 (2.5%)	69 (10.7%)	105 (16.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.8%)								(n/a)	72.8	71.7			72.3	72.3	70.8			71.5	73.5	82.6			78.0						72.6	69.6			71.1	$8,741	$885	$7,856
J. William Fulbright Junior High School	Public	7-8	5303 SW Bright Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5000	666	46	14.4	14.0%	440 (66.1%)	17 (2.6%)	71 (10.7%)	89 (13.4%)	10 (1.5%)	10 (1.5%)	29 (4.4%)	96.5	9^th of 335 public middle schools	97.3%		97.2	4^th of 330 public middle schools	98.8%	5			71.3	58.1	64.5			71.3	57.4	64.2			80.3	49.3	69.7	100.0	77.7	81.0	100.0	100.0			70.4	70.1	70.2	$9,646	$1,132	$8,513
Old High Middle School	Public	5-6	406 NW Second St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5450	487	31	15.5	22.4%	397 (81.5%)	7 (1.4%)	40 (8.2%)	10 (2.1%)	7 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.9%)								(n/a)	63.6	55.0			59.5	62.2	54.2			58.5	67.4	62.9			65.3						61.9	57.9			60.1	$9,685	$1,696	$7,989
Ruth Barker Middle School	Public	5-6	500 SE 18th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 696-3300	494	31	16.1	30.0%	328 (66.4%)	15 (3.0%)	76 (15.4%)	30 (6.1%)	8 (1.6%)	14 (2.8%)	23 (4.7%)								(n/a)	45.6	58.3			52.0	47.1	57.2			52.2	64.6	67.1			65.9						51.3	63.0			57.2	$10,333	$1,788	$8,545
Lincoln Junior High School	Public	7-8	1206 Leopard Ln	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5250	632	48	13.2	22.3%	467 (73.9%)	35 (5.5%)	73 (11.6%)	17 (2.7%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (4.3%)	98.5	3^rd of 335 public middle schools	99.1%		95.3	5^th of 330 public middle schools	98.5%	2			65.3	61.4	63.2			64.1	61.8	62.9			76.5	66.2	72.2		97.2	97.2	100.0	100.0			62.0	69.7	65.9	$11,105	$1,903	$9,202
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	590 S. Horsebarn Rd.	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Lisa Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 717-6464	38	3	12.1	26.3%	17 (44.7%)	3 (7.9%)	11 (28.9%)	6 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	93.3	14^th of 335 public middle schools	95.8%					(n/a)		54.9	71.4	40.0	58.1		56.3	66.7	50.0	58.7		56.3	57.1	60.0	57.1							65.7	47.6	60.0	58.7
Washington Junior High School	Public	7-8	1501 NE Wildcat Way	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5345	693	49	14.0	24.7%	546 (78.8%)	7 (1.0%)	86 (12.4%)	19 (2.7%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	26 (3.8%)	97.3	6^th of 335 public middle schools	98.2%		95.2	6^th of 330 public middle schools	98.2%				60.3	60.3	60.3			60.9	57.8	59.4			69.0	67.6	68.5		88.7	90.1	92.9	92.9			65.2	62.6	63.9	$11,607	$1,837	$9,770

Frequently Asked Questions about Grimsley Junior High School

What district is Grimsley Junior High School in?

Bentonville School District

How many students attend Grimsley Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 887 students attended Grimsley Junior High School.

What high school do graduates of Grimsley Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Grimsley Junior High School usually go on to attend Bentonville West High School

Is Grimsley Junior High School a good school?

Yes! Grimsley Junior High School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 16^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Grimsley Junior High School?

Students at Grimsley Junior High School are 64% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% American Indian.

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