Harmony Grove Junior High School

Summary:

Harmony Grove Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-9 in Benton, Arkansas, with 303 students. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Arkansas middle schools and outperforming the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels.

Harmony Grove Junior High School's test scores are particularly impressive, with 38.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 38.5% in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively. The school also excels in Algebra and Geometry, with 58.3% and 61.8% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages. Compared to the nearby Harmony Grove Middle School, Harmony Grove Junior High School generally outperforms the middle school in test scores, particularly in mathematics and science, suggesting a strong academic foundation being built in the earlier grades.

With a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.7 to 14.0 over the past three years, Harmony Grove Junior High School is able to provide a more personalized learning environment for its students. Additionally, the school's spending per student, at $6,746 in 2018-2019, is lower than the nearby Harmony Grove Middle School and the other surrounding schools, indicating efficient resource utilization. Overall, Harmony Grove Junior High School's combination of high test scores, statewide rankings, and efficient resource utilization make it a standout institution in the Harmony Grove School District.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 2621 Hwy 229
       Benton, AR  72015


(501) 778-6907

District: Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline)

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,746 Help


Students who attend Harmony Grove Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Harmony Grove High School

Feeder schools for Harmony Grove Junior High School:

Elementary:    Westbrook Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  303

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35% Help


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Compare Details Harmony Grove Junior High School ranks better than 77.9% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35% 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 Junior High School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harmony Grove Junior High School is $6,746.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Harmony Grove Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Harmony Grove Junior High School 74th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Harmony Grove Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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 Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.72 101st 318 68.2%
2019 57.56 133rd 319 58.3%
2021 50.85 169th 330 48.8%
2022 64.81 104th 318 67.3%
2023 76.91 57th 330 82.7%
2024 70.40 74th 335 77.9%
See the entire list of Arkansas Middle School Rankings!

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

Harmony Grove Junior High 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 Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 248 3 0 7 2 0 1 0 261
2017 266 3 0 11 2 0 3 0 285
2018 264 4 0 11 2 0 5 0 286
2019 265 4 0 10 2 0 5 0 286
2020 273 2 2 13 2 0 3 0 295
2021 279 3 3 20 2 0 5 0 312
2022 290 6 2 17 1 0 8 0 324
2023 270 5 1 16 2 1 8 0 303

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 Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 261 21.0 12.4 39.8
2017 285 19.6 14.4 18.6
2018 286 19.1 14.9 26.6
2019 286 18.2 15.6 40.6
2020 295 21.6 13.6 32.9
2021 312 22.2 14.0 38.5
2022 324 25.9 12.5 33.3
2023 303 25.8 11.7 35

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 Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 261 21.0 12.4 39.8
2017 285 19.6 14.4 18.6
2018 286 19.1 14.9 26.6
2019 286 18.2 15.6 40.6
2020 295 21.6 13.6 32.9
2021 312 22.2 14.0 38.5
2022 324 25.9 12.5 33.3
2023 303 25.8 11.7 35

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 Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $494 (7.3%) $6,252 (92.7%) $6,746

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harmony Grove Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 133rd of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 57th of 330 Middle schools
 24.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Harmony Grove Junior High School)85.293.1
 7.9%
   7th Grade English (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))85.293.1
 7.9%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Harmony Grove Junior High School)44.347.8
 3.5%
   7th Grade Math (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))44.347.8
 3.5%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Harmony Grove Junior High School)4252.2
 10.2%
   7th Grade Science (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))4252.2
 10.2%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove Junior High School)40.950
 9.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))40.950
 9.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Harmony Grove Junior High School)72.272.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade English (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))72.272.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Harmony Grove Junior High School)44.348.1
 3.8%
   8th Grade Math (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))44.348.1
 3.8%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Harmony Grove Junior High School)44.338.2
 6.1%
   8th Grade Science (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))44.338.2
 6.1%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove Junior High School)55.656.9
 1.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))55.656.9
 1.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Harmony Grove Junior High School)62.356.4
 5.9%
   9th Grade English (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))62.356.4
 5.9%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Harmony Grove Junior High School)38.730.7
 8%
   9th Grade Math (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))38.730.7
 8%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Harmony Grove Junior High School)34.728.7
 6%
   9th Grade Science (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))34.728.7
 6%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove Junior High School)39.842.6
 2.8%
   9th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))39.842.6
 2.8%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students286303
 5.9%
African American45
 25%
American Indian22
Asian01
Hispanic1016
 60%
Pacific Islander01
White265270
 1.9%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.6%35%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony Grove Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 303 students attended Harmony Grove Junior High School.

Students at Harmony Grove Junior High School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Harmony Grove Junior High School ranks 74th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Harmony Grove Junior High 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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