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Gravette Middle School

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Gravette Middle School ranks 45 th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

45^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 86% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Gravette Middle School is a public middle school serving 521 students in grades 6-8 in Gravette, Arkansas, which is part of the Gravette School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels, with 42% proficiency in English Language Arts, 44% in Reading, 49% in Mathematics, and 49.4% in Science, compared to the state averages of 34.7%, 35.3%, 38.7%, and 38.1% respectively.

Gravette Middle School has been ranked among the top middle schools in Arkansas, ranging from 18th to 45th out of 324-335 middle schools over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger during this time. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.57% to 46.92% over the past 3 years, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby Bentonville schools, ranging from 12.1 to 13.2 over the same period.

The consistent academic performance, statewide recognition, and ability to effectively support its economically disadvantaged student population make Gravette Middle School an impressive institution, particularly when compared to the higher-resourced Bentonville schools in the area. This suggests the school has effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems in place to ensure all students can succeed.

508

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,507

Per pupil spending ?

40.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

607 Dallas St SE
Gravette, AR 72736

(479) 787-4100

District: Gravette School District

Students who attend Gravette Middle School usually attend:

High:

Gravette High School

Feeder schools for Gravette Middle School:

Elementary:	Glenn Duffy Elementary School
	Gravette Upper Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (47% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Arkansas middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg45%

Arkansas avg36%

45^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 250Gravette School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	78.3	45 of 324	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	83.4	36 of 335	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	85.3	28 of 330	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	88.5	18 of 318	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	85.9	29 of 330	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	81.7	39 of 319	87.8%	★★★★☆
2018	81.3	39 of 318	87.7%	★★★★☆
2017	82.0	26 of 315	91.7%	★★★★★
2016	74.4	54 of 312	82.7%	★★★★☆
2015	84.8	18 of 275	93.5%	★★★★★
2014	76.3	45 of 280	83.9%	★★★★☆
2013	74.6	54 of 278	80.6%	★★★★☆
2012	71.1	65 of 265	75.5%	★★★★☆
2011	76.3	44 of 264	83.3%	★★★★☆
2010	65.1	88 of 254	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.8	85 of 240	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	75.0	43 of 223	80.7%	★★★★☆
2007	87.0	10 of 225	95.6%	★★★★★
2006	88.4	7 of 206	96.6%	★★★★★
2005	90.3	6 of 208	97.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Algebra91%+60 vs state

Science49%+11 vs state

Mathematics49%+10 vs state

Reading44%+9 vs state

English Language Arts42%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Algebra (2025)			ATLAS Geometry (2025)		ATLAS Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gravette Middle School	Public	6-8	607 Dallas St SE	Gravette	72736	Benton County	Gravette School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 787-4100	508	39	12.8	40.9%	421 (82.9%)	4 (0.8%)	40 (7.9%)	15 (3.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.9%)	78.3	45^th of 324 public middle schools	86.1%		83.4	36^th of 335 public middle schools	89.3%	9		42.3	39.8	44.1	42.0		47.2	38.6	46.9	44.0		52.8	48.5	45.7	49.0		91.1	91.1				48.6	46.2	53.1	49.4	$11,507	$552	$10,955
Decatur Middle School	Public	5-8	1498 Stadium Ave.	Decatur	72722	Benton County	Decatur School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 321-5780	162	14	11.6	100.0%	68 (42.0%)	3 (1.9%)	70 (43.2%)	5 (3.1%)	7 (4.3%)	8 (4.9%)	1 (0.6%)	17.1	283^rd of 324 public middle schools	12.7%		22.2	280^th of 335 public middle schools	16.4%	3	21.9	25.0	18.8	21.0	21.7	17.0	22.2	18.8	15.8	18.3	12.2	11.4	18.7	14.7	14.1						17.1	17.1	25.0	13.2	17.8	$12,388	$910	$11,478
Grimsley Junior High School	Public	7-8	5303 Bright Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 360-7500	846	54	15.6	24.5%	533 (63.0%)	35 (4.1%)	148 (17.5%)	65 (7.7%)	7 (0.8%)	6 (0.7%)	52 (6.1%)	88	18^th of 324 public middle schools	94.4%		92.5	16^th of 335 public middle schools	95.2%	2			55.2	48.8	51.9			53.8	48.4	50.9			65.9	43.7	57.5	91.3	71.8	73.8					56.0	55.5	55.7	$10,369	$403	$9,967
Ardis Ann Middle School	Public	5-6	3400 Highway 72 West	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5510	576	35	16.4	17.4%	426 (74.0%)	22 (3.8%)	62 (10.8%)	33 (5.7%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	22 (3.8%)								(n/a)	55.2	61.6			58.4	54.5	57.8			56.1	62.5	65.5			63.9						61.8	61.6			61.7	$11,110	$533	$10,577
Gentry Middle School	Public	6-8	1265 Pioneer Ln.	Gentry	72734	Benton County	Gentry School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 736-2251	425	32	13.4	55.1%	243 (57.2%)	2 (0.5%)	67 (15.8%)	34 (8.0%)	16 (3.8%)	10 (2.4%)	53 (12.5%)	42.6	199^th of 324 public middle schools	38.6%		45	185^th of 335 public middle schools	44.8%	14		30.3	20.5	36.5	28.4		30.8	21.1	40.5	30.0		28.3	26.7	30.9	28.4		68.4	68.4				33.3	31.1	47.6	36.7	$11,439	$529	$10,910
Creekside Middle School	Public	5-6	5303 Bright Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 286-9600	635	36	17.4	27.7%	383 (60.3%)	29 (4.6%)	89 (14.0%)	87 (13.7%)	11 (1.7%)	5 (0.8%)	31 (4.9%)								(n/a)	44.5	56.9			50.9	45.2	56.5			51.1	52.9	57.7			55.5						46.1	56.6			51.6	$10,802	$405	$10,397
Lincoln Junior High School	Public	7-8	1206 NW Leopard Lane	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5250	723	48	15.0	20.1%	491 (67.9%)	35 (4.8%)	89 (12.3%)	51 (7.1%)	11 (1.5%)	7 (1.0%)	39 (5.4%)	95.8	8^th of 324 public middle schools	97.5%		98.5	3^rd of 335 public middle schools	99.1%	5			64.3	56.3	60.6			64.8	52.3	59.0			70.5	64.2	68.1	100.0	96.0	96.8					63.8	61.0	62.5	$15,040	$710	$14,330
Old High Middle School	Public	5-6	406 NW 2nd Street	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5440	618	32	19.3	17.2%	502 (81.2%)	8 (1.3%)	52 (8.4%)	12 (1.9%)	13 (2.1%)	3 (0.5%)	28 (4.5%)								(n/a)	61.8	65.6			63.8	63.5	63.1			63.2	64.7	65.0			64.8						67.1	70.7			68.9	$12,139	$631	$11,509
Bright Field Middle School	Public	5-6	5101 SW Bright Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 418-7200	697	35	19.7	4.6%	464 (66.6%)	18 (2.6%)	48 (6.9%)	130 (18.7%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	29 (4.2%)								(n/a)	77.7	75.9			76.8	76.2	74.1			75.2	80.0	80.6			80.2						79.5	79.1			79.2	$10,617	$365	$10,253
J. William Fulbright Junior High School	Public	7-8	5303 Bright Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 802-7000	718	50	14.2	11.1%	455 (63.4%)	21 (2.9%)	83 (11.6%)	129 (18.0%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (3.2%)	97.5	4^th of 324 public middle schools	98.8%		96.5	9^th of 335 public middle schools	97.3%	5			68.8	71.7	70.2			66.1	72.2	69.0			80.9	68.3	76.7	91.3	86.9	88.0	95.8	95.8			72.0	80.0	75.9	$12,893	$322	$12,571

Frequently Asked Questions about Gravette Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Gravette Middle School?

Students at Gravette Middle School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Gravette Middle School a good school?

Gravette Middle School ranks 45^th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Gravette Middle School in?

Gravette School District

What high school do graduates of Gravette Middle School attend?

Students who attend Gravette Middle School usually go on to attend Gravette High School

How many students attend Gravette Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 508 students attended Gravette Middle School.

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