Excellent
#157 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 15% in state
Harmony Grove Junior High School
Middle School · Harmony Grove Sch Dist(saline) · Benton, AR
A Harmony Grove Sch Dist(saline) middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2621 HWY 229, Benton, AR 72015
- Math 36% vs AR 36% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs AR 32% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harmony Grove Junior High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harmony Grove 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,690/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benton), 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
$64,550
Median home value
$169,200
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Harmony Grove Sch Dist(saline)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,605NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harmony Grove Junior High School is listed in HARMONY GROVE SCH DIST(SALINE); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harmony Grove Junior High School
Harmony Grove Junior High School is a public middle school in Benton, AR, part of Harmony Grove Sch Dist(saline), serving approximately 291 students in grades 7th-9th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harmony Grove Junior High School
What grades does Harmony Grove Junior High School serve?
Harmony Grove Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Harmony Grove Junior High School?
Harmony Grove Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Junior High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harmony Grove Junior High School rank in AR?
Harmony Grove Junior High School ranks #157 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Harmony Grove Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harmony Grove Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Harmony Grove Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony Grove Junior High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Harmony Grove Junior High School a charter school?
No, Harmony Grove Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harmony Grove Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Harmony Grove Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmony Grove Junior High School?
31.3% of students at Harmony Grove 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Saline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (501) 778-6907
- Area population (ZIP 72015)
- 27,902
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
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 72015; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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