Harmony Grove Middle School

Summary:

Harmony Grove Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Benton, Arkansas, with 269 students. The school is part of the Harmony Grove School District, which is ranked 36 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harmony Grove Middle School outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grades. The school's 6th grade students perform particularly well, with 40.7% proficient or better in ELA, 39.6% in Reading, and 46.2% in Mathematics, all exceeding the state averages. On ACT Aspire testing, Harmony Grove Middle School's students demonstrate strong performance, with 77.2% proficient or better in English, 61.6% in Math, and 52.1% in Science across all grades, significantly higher than the state averages. The school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 35.38% to 37.55% over the past three school years, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.9 to 15.2.

Compared to nearby schools, Harmony Grove Junior High School performs similarly to Harmony Grove Middle School in most subject areas, while other nearby schools, such as East End Middle School, Mabelvale Middle School, and Malvern Middle School, generally have lower test scores and higher percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients. Bethel Middle School and Bauxite Middle School, both within a 10-mile radius, demonstrate stronger academic performance and lower free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status in those areas.

Detail:

Public 4-6

2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015

(501) 860-6796

District: Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline)

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,770

Students who attend Harmony Grove Middle School usually attend:

High:

Harmony Grove High School

Feeder schools for Harmony Grove Middle School:

Elementary:

Westbrook Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 269

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harmony Grove Middle School ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Middle School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Harmony Grove Middle School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harmony Grove Middle School is $7,770.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Harmony Grove Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline):

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline) 36^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harmony Grove Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	41.14	278^th	411	32.4%
2006	35.98	297^th	402	26.1%
2007	35.62	327^th	440	25.7%
2008	49.51	267^th	439	39.2%
2009	41.42	300^th	445	32.6%
2010	38.34	343^rd	457	24.9%
2011	40.46	334^th	471	29.1%
2012	53.81	260^th	468	44.4%
2013	68.15	144^th	476	69.7%
2014	72.35	107^th	471	77.3%
2015	55.85	183^rd	466	60.7%
2016	60.57	177^th	494	64.2%
2017	64.07	156^th	485	67.8%
2018	70.18	138^th	480	71.3%
2019	63.48	190^th	488	61.1%
2021	81.81	69^th	496	86.1%
2022	79.94	82^nd	487	83.2%
2023	76.03	111^th	492	77.4%
2024	61.68	196^th	497	60.6%

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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 Harmony Grove Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	248	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	248
2003	248	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	248
2004	239	0	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	245
2005	252	1	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	258
2006	254	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	260
2007	259	2	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	269
2008	265	3	5	6	2	n/a	n/a	281
2009	284	1	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	296
2010	324	1	4	10	0	0	0	339
2011	342	1	2	11	1	0	0	357
2012	337	2	1	10	2	0	0	352
2013	328	3	0	7	1	0	5	344
2014	303	3	0	11	2	0	5	324
2015	323	4	0	11	1	0	4	343
2016	246	2	1	9	1	0	3	262
2017	247	1	1	14	1	0	3	267
2018	273	4	2	16	2	0	5	302
2019	268	4	2	17	1	0	6	298
2020	260	4	1	13	0	1	6	285
2021	243	4	1	12	0	1	8	269
2022	231	5	1	15	1	1	6	260
2023	233	7	2	15	1	0	11	269

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 Harmony Grove Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	248	9.0	27.6	25.8
2003	248	9.0	27.6	25.8
2004	245	9.0	27.2	29
2005	258	10.0	25.8	29.5
2006	260	18.0	14.4	39.2
2007	269	31.0	8.7	46.5
2008	281	29.0	9.7	42
2009	296	29.0	10.2	47
2010	339	32.0	10.2	48.4
2011	357	23.6	15.0	46.8
2012	352	21.8	16.0	52.3
2013	344	19.6	17.4	44.8
2014	324	22.1	14.6	42
2015	343	23.0	14.9	42.6
2016	262	17.0	15.4	50.8
2017	267	18.7	14.2	26.2
2018	302	20.1	15.0	26.2
2019	298	18.2	16.2	38.6
2020	285	19.5	14.6	38.6
2021	269	17.6	15.2	37.5
2022	260	17.4	14.9	35.4
2023	269	17.9	15.0	37.2

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 Harmony Grove Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	248	9.0	27.6	25.8
2003	248	9.0	27.6	25.8
2004	245	9.0	27.2	29
2005	258	10.0	25.8	29.5
2006	260	18.0	14.4	39.2
2007	269	31.0	8.7	46.5
2008	281	29.0	9.7	42
2009	296	29.0	10.2	47
2010	339	32.0	10.2	48.4
2011	357	23.6	15.0	46.8
2012	352	21.8	16.0	52.3
2013	344	19.6	17.4	44.8
2014	324	22.1	14.6	42
2015	343	23.0	14.9	42.6
2016	262	17.0	15.4	50.8
2017	267	18.7	14.2	26.2
2018	302	20.1	15.0	26.2
2019	298	18.2	16.2	38.6
2020	285	19.5	14.6	38.6
2021	269	17.6	15.2	37.5
2022	260	17.4	14.9	35.4
2023	269	17.9	15.0	37.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harmony Grove Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$928 (11.9%)	$6,842 (88.1%)	$7,770

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harmony Grove Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 190^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 111^th of 492 Elementary schools	16.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English (Harmony Grove Middle School)	74.4	83.8	9.4%
4th Grade English (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	74.4	83.8	9.4%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Harmony Grove Middle School)	48.9	56.3	7.4%
4th Grade Math (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	48.9	56.3	7.4%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Harmony Grove Middle School)	52.3	55	2.7%
4th Grade Science (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	52.3	55	2.7%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove Middle School)	44.4	52.5	8.1%
4th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	44.4	52.5	8.1%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Harmony Grove Middle School)	84.1	81.4	2.7%
5th Grade English (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	84.1	81.4	2.7%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Harmony Grove Middle School)	43	30.8	12.2%
5th Grade Math (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	43	30.8	12.2%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Harmony Grove Middle School)	42	37.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	42	37.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove Middle School)	44.8	37.4	7.4%
5th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	44.8	37.4	7.4%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Harmony Grove Middle School)	79.6	84.3	4.7%
6th Grade English (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	79.6	84.3	4.7%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Harmony Grove Middle School)	68.8	67.3	1.5%
6th Grade Math (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	68.8	67.3	1.5%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Harmony Grove Middle School)	49.5	57.3	7.8%
6th Grade Science (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	49.5	57.3	7.8%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove Middle School)	46.3	45.3	1%
6th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	46.3	45.3	1%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	298	269	9.7%
African American	4	7	75%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	17	15	11.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	268	233	13.1%
Two or More Races	6	11	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.6%	37.2%	1.4%

Schools Near Harmony Grove Middle School

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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)						ATLAS Biology (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 4th Grade	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 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harmony Grove Middle School	Public	4-6	2621 Hwy 229	Benton	72015	Saline County	Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 860-6796	269	18	15.0	37.2%	233 (86.6%)	7 (2.6%)	15 (5.6%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)								(n/a)	32.6	38.3	40.7				37.2	32.6	37.3	39.6				36.5	36.0	33.0	46.2			38.3						43.9	38.3	44.0			42.0			$7,770	$928	$6,842
Harmony Grove Junior High School	Public	7-9	2621 Hwy 229	Benton	72015	Saline County	Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline)	No	No	No	No	(501) 778-6907	303	26	11.7	35.0%	270 (89.1%)	5 (1.7%)	16 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	70.4	74^th of 335 public middle schools	77.9%		76.9	57^th of 330 public middle schools	82.7%	17				37.0	39.3	39.6	38.6				39.0	40.5	39.6	39.7				46.0	23.0	38.5	58.3	15.5	29.9	61.8	61.8				38.0	52.4	44.6	100.0	100.0	$6,746	$494	$6,252
Benton Middle School	Public	5-7	204 N Cox St	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 776-5740	1,367	76	18.0	44.0%	1,039 (76.0%)	135 (9.9%)	121 (8.9%)	10 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (4.4%)	60.5	104^th of 335 public middle schools	69.0%		70.7	84^th of 330 public middle schools	74.5%	20		39.1	26.2	36.1			34.0		41.3	28.9	37.3			36.0		44.9	39.7	54.5		46.5							44.6	32.4	43.3		40.4			$6,432	$720	$5,712
Glen Rose Middle School	Public	5-8	14334 Hwy 67	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Glen Rose School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 332-3694	308	24	12.9	50.6%	277 (89.9%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	44.6	189^th of 335 public middle schools	43.6%		47.2	189^th of 330 public middle schools	42.7%			26.0	25.4	19.7	30.4		25.4		27.3	27.0	22.1	32.6		27.3		28.6	39.7	39.5	26.4	33.7	71.4		71.4				28.6	27.0	30.2	34.8	30.5			$7,040	$353	$6,687
Bauxite Middle School	Public	6-8	6725 Benton St	Bauxite	72011	Saline County	Bauxite School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 557-5491	369	22	16.6	38.8%	336 (91.1%)	8 (2.2%)	17 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	64.3	91^st of 335 public middle schools	72.8%		63.9	111^th of 330 public middle schools	66.4%	20			40.2	29.0	33.3		34.5			35.3	27.2	30.8		31.3			59.2	45.5	25.3	46.3	48.6		48.6					50.0	39.7	41.0	44.0			$7,149	$869	$6,281
Bryant Middle School	Public	6-7	412 Woodland Dr	Bryant	72022	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 847-5651	786	55	14.1	62.8%	392 (49.9%)	240 (30.5%)	125 (15.9%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.8%)	57.5	119^th of 335 public middle schools	64.5%		65.5	106^th of 330 public middle schools	67.9%	13			36.2	31.8			34.1			34.9	32.9			33.9			34.4	42.3		38.3								33.3	38.4		35.9			$8,606	$1,524	$7,082
Bethel Middle School	Public	6-7	5415 Northlake Rd	Alexander	72002	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 316-0937	709	46	15.3	43.0%	442 (62.3%)	92 (13.0%)	138 (19.5%)	18 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.7%)	80.8	39^th of 335 public middle schools	88.4%		87.4	21^st of 330 public middle schools	93.6%	18			44.8	44.5			44.7			44.3	44.0			44.2			49.9	49.7		49.8								42.8	45.4		44.0			$8,607	$1,185	$7,422
Wilson Intermediate School	Public	5-6	614 W Moline St	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Malvern School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 332-6452	256	18	14.1	75.0%	124 (48.4%)	74 (28.9%)	29 (11.3%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.8%)								(n/a)		27.1	27.8				27.5		29.2	30.4				29.7		15.2	18.0			16.5							21.2	21.3			21.2			$9,918	$1,457	$8,461
Malvern Middle School	Public	7-8	1910 Sulton St	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Malvern School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 332-7530	299	25	11.9	74.9%	155 (51.8%)	81 (27.1%)	31 (10.4%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.4%)	29.5	254^th of 335 public middle schools	24.2%		23.4	274^th of 330 public middle schools	17.0%	20				20.0	20.5		20.2				24.3	18.1		21.2				30.6	13.0	22.8	63.4		63.4						31.4	21.0	26.1			$11,853	$1,488	$10,365
Mabelvale Middle School	Public	6-8	10811 Mabelvale W Rd	Mabelvale	72103	Saline County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-3000	569	43	13.0	88.8%	27 (4.7%)	354 (62.2%)	180 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	4.2	332^nd of 335 public middle schools	0.9%		3.8	324^th of 330 public middle schools	1.8%	8			7.8	5.2	5.6		6.2			6.7	7.3	6.6		6.9			4.5	5.8	3.3	4.5								3.9	5.7	6.0	5.2			$13,594	$2,705	$10,889

Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony Grove Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Harmony Grove Middle School?

Students at Harmony Grove Middle School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

How many students attend Harmony Grove Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Harmony Grove Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Harmony Grove Middle School attend?

Students who attend Harmony Grove Middle School usually go on to attend Harmony Grove High School

What district is Harmony Grove Middle School in?

Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline)

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