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 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.6%
Hispanic:
5.6%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harmony Grove Middle School ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Middle School is 15. (See more...)
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Finance
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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) 36th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.14 278th 411 32.4%
2006 35.98 297th 402 26.1%
2007 35.62 327th 440 25.7%
2008 49.51 267th 439 39.2%
2009 41.42 300th 445 32.6%
2010 38.34 343rd 457 24.9%
2011 40.46 334th 471 29.1%
2012 53.81 260th 468 44.4%
2013 68.15 144th 476 69.7%
2014 72.35 107th 471 77.3%
2015 55.85 183rd 466 60.7%
2016 60.57 177th 494 64.2%
2017 64.07 156th 485 67.8%
2018 70.18 138th 480 71.3%
2019 63.48 190th 488 61.1%
2021 81.81 69th 496 86.1%
2022 79.94 82nd 487 83.2%
2023 76.03 111th 492 77.4%
2024 61.68 196th 497 60.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Harmony Grove Middle School Test Scores
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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 Not Specified Total
2002 248 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2003 248 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2004 239 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2005 252 1 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2006 254 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2007 259 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2008 265 3 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2009 284 1 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2010 324 1 4 10 0 0 0 0 339
2011 342 1 2 11 1 0 0 0 357
2012 337 2 1 10 2 0 0 0 352
2013 328 3 0 7 1 0 5 0 344
2014 303 3 0 11 2 0 5 0 324
2015 323 4 0 11 1 0 4 0 343
2016 246 2 1 9 1 0 3 0 262
2017 247 1 1 14 1 0 3 0 267
2018 273 4 2 16 2 0 5 0 302
2019 268 4 2 17 1 0 6 0 298
2020 260 4 1 13 0 1 6 0 285
2021 243 4 1 12 0 1 8 0 269
2022 231 5 1 15 1 1 6 0 260
2023 233 7 2 15 1 0 11 0 269

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 190th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 111th 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)74.483.8
 9.4%
   4th Grade English (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))74.483.8
 9.4%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Harmony Grove Middle School)48.956.3
 7.4%
   4th Grade Math (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))48.956.3
 7.4%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Harmony Grove Middle School)52.355
 2.7%
   4th Grade Science (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))52.355
 2.7%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove Middle School)44.452.5
 8.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))44.452.5
 8.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Harmony Grove Middle School)84.181.4
 2.7%
   5th Grade English (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))84.181.4
 2.7%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Harmony Grove Middle School)4330.8
 12.2%
   5th Grade Math (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))4330.8
 12.2%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Harmony Grove Middle School)4237.4
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))4237.4
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove Middle School)44.837.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))44.837.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Harmony Grove Middle School)79.684.3
 4.7%
   6th Grade English (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))79.684.3
 4.7%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Harmony Grove Middle School)68.867.3
 1.5%
   6th Grade Math (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))68.867.3
 1.5%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Harmony Grove Middle School)49.557.3
 7.8%
   6th Grade Science (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))49.557.3
 7.8%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove Middle School)46.345.3
 1%
   6th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))46.345.3
 1%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students298269
 9.7%
African American47
 75%
American Indian11
Asian22
Hispanic1715
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White268233
 13.1%
Two or More Races611
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.6%37.2%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony Grove Middle School

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

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

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


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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.

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