Excellent
#76 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 7% in state
Grimsley Junior High School
Middle School · Bentonville School District · Centerton, AR
A Bentonville School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
850 N VAUGHN RD, Centerton, AR 72719
- Math 62% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grimsley Junior High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 57% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grimsley Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average385/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centerton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,250
Median home value
$283,300
Median rent
$1,432/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Way Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| J. William Fulbright Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 7–8 | 4.1 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 7–8 | Not available | 642 | Compare → |
| Washington Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 7–8 | Not available | 681 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bentonville School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #8 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grimsley Junior High School is listed in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grimsley Junior High School
Grimsley Junior High School is a public middle school in Centerton, AR, part of Bentonville School District, serving approximately 906 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grimsley Junior High School
What grades does Grimsley Junior High School serve?
Grimsley Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Grimsley Junior High School?
Grimsley Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 906 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grimsley Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grimsley Junior High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grimsley Junior High School rank in AR?
Grimsley Junior High School ranks #76 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Grimsley Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grimsley Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Grimsley Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grimsley Junior High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Grimsley Junior High School a charter school?
No, Grimsley Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grimsley Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Grimsley Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grimsley Junior High School?
22.1% of students at Grimsley Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 906
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (479) 360-7500
- Area population (ZIP 72719)
- 18,896
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72719; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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