Very Good
#303 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 29% in state
Harmony Grove Middle School
Middle School · Harmony Grove Sch Dist(saline) · Benton, AR
A Harmony Grove Sch Dist(saline) middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.
2621 HWY 229, Benton, AR 72015
- Math 42% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harmony Grove Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harmony Grove Middle 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
- #3 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 Middle School is listed in HARMONY GROVE SCH DIST(SALINE); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harmony Grove Middle School
Harmony Grove Middle School is a public middle school in Benton, AR, part of Harmony Grove Sch Dist(saline), serving approximately 269 students in grades 4th-6th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #303 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harmony Grove Middle School
What grades does Harmony Grove Middle School serve?
Harmony Grove Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Harmony Grove Middle School?
Harmony Grove Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harmony Grove Middle School rank in AR?
Harmony Grove Middle School ranks #303 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Harmony Grove Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harmony Grove Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony Grove Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harmony Grove Middle School a charter school?
No, Harmony Grove Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harmony Grove Middle School a Title I school?
No, Harmony Grove Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmony Grove Middle School?
37.9% of students at Harmony Grove Middle 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Saline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (501) 860-6796
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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