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Gravette Middle School

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Gravette Middle School ranks 80 th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

80^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 76% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Gravette Middle School in Gravette, AR, serves 508 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the high-performing Gravette School District, which ranks in the top 10% of Arkansas districts. This school stands out for its exceptional advanced math program, with 90.5% of 8th graders scoring proficient on the Algebra ATLAS exam—a rate that rivals top Bentonville schools like Lincoln Junior High School (97.7%) and J. William Fulbright Junior High School (89.9%). Despite serving a moderate proportion of economically disadvantaged students (about 41% receiving free or reduced lunch), Gravette achieves overall math proficiency of 54.2% and ELA proficiency of 43.2%, significantly outperforming nearby schools like Gentry Middle School (37.5% math, 36.1% ELA) and Decatur Middle School (25.4% math, 25.3% ELA).

One of the school's biggest advantages is its low student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1, which creates a more intimate learning environment than most nearby competitors. For comparison, Bentonville middle schools have ratios ranging from 14.2:1 to 19.7:1. This smaller class size likely contributes to the school's ability to provide focused instruction, especially in advanced subjects like Algebra. However, a notable concern is a "7th-grade slump" in English Language Arts and Reading, where 7th graders scored significantly lower (32.1% and 35.1% proficient, respectively) than their 6th and 8th-grade peers—a pattern not seen at the state level. This suggests an area where the school may need to investigate curriculum or support for that specific grade.

Interestingly, while Gravette's state ranking has declined from 18th (94th percentile) in 2021-2022 to 80th (76th percentile) in 2025-2026, its core test scores have remained stable. This indicates that other schools across Arkansas are improving faster, not that Gravette is slipping. The school also operates with notable cost-efficiency, spending $11,507 per student—less than Lincoln Junior High School ($15,040) and Decatur Middle School ($12,388)—while still achieving strong results. Overall, Gravette Middle School offers a compelling mix of small-school intimacy, strong advanced math outcomes, and efficient resource use, making it a standout choice for families in the region.

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 — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (49% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Arkansas middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg50%

Arkansas avg41%

80^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 24%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

25^th of 251Gravette 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	71.4	80 of 327	75.5%	★★★★☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Algebra90%+54 vs state

Mathematics54%+10 vs state

Science49%+5 vs state

Reading46%+6 vs state

English Language Arts43%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)		ATLAS Science (2026)					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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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%)	71.4	80^th of 327 public middle schools	75.5%		78.3	45^th of 324 public middle schools	86.1%	35		45.1	32.1	50.6	43.2		47.7	35.1	53.0	45.9		59.6	52.3	50.0	54.2		90.5	90.5				45.4	44.7	55.9	49.2	$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%)	22.2	271^st of 327 public middle schools	17.1%		17.1	283^rd of 324 public middle schools	12.7%	12	26.3	25.0	23.5	26.7	25.3	26.3	29.5	20.5	33.3	27.3	34.2	22.2	23.5	20.7	25.4						29.0	28.9	20.6	38.7	29.1	$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%)	92	15^th of 327 public middle schools	95.4%		88	18^th of 324 public middle schools	94.4%	3			63.1	56.3	59.7			60.8	53.3	57.1			68.8	53.5	63.0	97.1	80.4	83.3	92.0	92.0			71.4	62.1	66.9	$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)	58.2	65.0			61.7	56.7	64.3			60.7	68.2	72.3			70.4						62.9	64.5			63.7	$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%)	52.2	156^th of 327 public middle schools	52.3%		42.6	199^th of 324 public middle schools	38.6%	43		42.2	35.1	30.9	36.1		42.2	36.5	30.9	36.5		37.4	33.3	41.7	37.5		80.8	81.5				40.9	47.1	55.7	48.1	$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)	54.0	52.3			53.1	51.6	51.0			51.3	71.0	62.7			66.8						63.3	61.4			62.3	$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%)	97.9	2^nd of 327 public middle schools	99.4%		95.8	8^th of 324 public middle schools	97.5%	6			71.6	69.9	70.8			69.3	69.1	69.2			74.3	70.6	72.8		97.7	98.2	100.0	100.0			72.9	71.2	72.1	$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)	63.5	68.3			65.9	62.2	67.4			64.8	70.1	71.9			71.0						72.7	74.7			73.8	$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)	77.2	81.8			79.5	75.1	78.0			76.7	86.5	86.0			86.3						81.4	82.7			82.0	$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%)	96.7	6^th of 327 public middle schools	98.2%		97.5	4^th of 324 public middle schools	98.8%	2			71.4	73.1	72.3			70.7	72.6	71.6			74.9	68.5	72.6	100.0	89.9	92.8	86.5	86.5			72.5	77.0	74.7	$12,893	$322	$12,571

Frequently Asked Questions about Gravette Middle School

How many students attend Gravette Middle School?

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

What high school do graduates of Gravette Middle School attend?

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

Is Gravette Middle School a good school?

Gravette Middle School ranks 80^th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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.

What district is Gravette Middle School in?

Gravette School District

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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