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:
16th 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 Help
Number of students:  887

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.5%
Hispanic:
14.9%
Asian:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.1% Help


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Compare Details Grimsley Junior High School ranks better than 95.2% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.5. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Bentonville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentonville School District 8th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.72 28th 330 91.5%
2022 83.53 32nd 318 89.9%
2023 85.50 27th 330 91.8%
2024 92.50 16th 335 95.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Not Specified Total
2021 527 37 40 118 8 2 47 0 779
2022 578 35 49 138 7 7 53 0 867
2023 572 49 67 132 9 8 50 0 887

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Grimsley Junior High School

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 887 students attended 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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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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