Harmony Grove Junior High School

Q: Is Harmony Grove Junior High School a good school?

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

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:
74^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,746

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: 12.6

Number of students: 291

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.0%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harmony Grove Junior High School ranks better than 77.9% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Junior High School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Harmony Grove Junior High School employs 22.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 74^th 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) 36^th 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
2018	65.72	101^st	318	68.2%
2019	57.56	133^rd	319	58.3%
2021	50.85	169^th	330	48.8%
2022	64.81	104^th	318	67.3%
2023	76.91	57^th	330	82.7%
2024	70.40	74^th	335	77.9%

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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 Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	248	3	0	7	2	0	1	261
2017	266	3	0	11	2	0	3	285
2018	264	4	0	11	2	0	5	286
2019	265	4	0	10	2	0	5	286
2020	273	2	2	13	2	0	3	295
2021	279	3	3	20	2	0	5	312
2022	290	6	2	17	1	0	8	324
2023	270	5	1	16	2	1	8	303
2024	259	7	1	15	0	1	8	291

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
2024	291	22.9	12.6	31.3

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
2024	291	22.9	12.6	31.3

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 133^rd of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 57^th 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)	85.2	93.1	7.9%
7th Grade English (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	85.2	93.1	7.9%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Harmony Grove Junior High School)	44.3	47.8	3.5%
7th Grade Math (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	44.3	47.8	3.5%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Harmony Grove Junior High School)	42	52.2	10.2%
7th Grade Science (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	42	52.2	10.2%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove Junior High School)	40.9	50	9.1%
7th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	40.9	50	9.1%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Harmony Grove Junior High School)	72.2	72.6	0.4%
8th Grade English (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	72.2	72.6	0.4%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Harmony Grove Junior High School)	44.3	48.1	3.8%
8th Grade Math (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	44.3	48.1	3.8%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Harmony Grove Junior High School)	44.3	38.2	6.1%
8th Grade Science (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	44.3	38.2	6.1%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove Junior High School)	55.6	56.9	1.3%
8th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	55.6	56.9	1.3%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Harmony Grove Junior High School)	62.3	56.4	5.9%
9th Grade English (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	62.3	56.4	5.9%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Harmony Grove Junior High School)	38.7	30.7	8%
9th Grade Math (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	38.7	30.7	8%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Harmony Grove Junior High School)	34.7	28.7	6%
9th Grade Science (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	34.7	28.7	6%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove Junior High School)	39.8	42.6	2.8%
9th Grade Reading (Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline))	39.8	42.6	2.8%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	286	303	5.9%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	10	16	60%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	265	270	1.9%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.6%	35%	5.6%

Schools Near Harmony Grove Junior High 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 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	291	23	12.6	31.3%	259 (89.0%)	7 (2.4%)	15 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.7%)	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
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	17	16.2	37.9%	229 (85.1%)	7 (2.6%)	16 (5.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)								(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
Benton Middle School	Public	5-7	204 N Cox St	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 776-5740	1,380	80	17.2	40.4%	1,022 (74.1%)	153 (11.1%)	131 (9.5%)	8 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (4.6%)	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	327	22	15.0	55.7%	300 (91.7%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	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	381	25	15.2	42.5%	340 (89.2%)	5 (1.3%)	22 (5.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	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	773	50	15.5	60.7%	362 (46.8%)	232 (30.0%)	143 (18.5%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.4%)	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	758	43	17.8	39.7%	454 (59.9%)	98 (12.9%)	157 (20.7%)	23 (3.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.8%)	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	283	16	17.6	83.0%	123 (43.5%)	77 (27.2%)	38 (13.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (15.2%)								(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	287	26	11.1	80.1%	140 (48.8%)	75 (26.1%)	34 (11.8%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.8%)	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	565	42	13.3	86.5%	33 (5.8%)	346 (61.2%)	174 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	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 Junior High School

Is Harmony Grove Junior High School a good school?

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

What district is Harmony Grove Junior High School in?

Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline)

What is the racial makeup of 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.

What high school do graduates of Harmony Grove Junior High School attend?

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

How many students attend Harmony Grove Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 291 students attended Harmony Grove Junior High School.

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