Summary:
The HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Ouachita) is home to a single elementary school, Harmony Grove Elementary School, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade in a rural Arkansas setting with a total enrollment of 425 students.
Harmony Grove Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school that has shown consistent improvement, rising from a 3-star to a 4-star rating and jumping from the 58th to the 76th percentile in state rankings over the past three years. The school's greatest strength is in Mathematics, where 57.1% of students are proficient—a commanding 13.1 percentage points above the state average. This "math magnet" effect is particularly evident in 5th grade, where 68.8% of students are proficient, nearly 24 points above the state average. Science scores also saw explosive growth, jumping 12.4 points to 55.2% proficiency. While English Language Arts (49.3%) and Reading (47.9%) scores are above state averages, they have remained relatively flat, representing the school's next area for improvement.
Despite over 55% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school effectively mitigates economic challenges through strong instructional strategies and a per-student spending of $11,854. As the only elementary school in the district, it serves as the academic engine for the entire district, with its test scores often mirroring district averages. The school's impressive year-over-year growth in Science and Math, combined with its stable literacy scores, paints a picture of a school that is on a strong upward trajectory and well-positioned to continue improving student outcomes across all subjects.
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