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Harmony Grove Middle School

Public Grades 4-6

Summary

Harmony Grove Middle School in Benton, AR, serves 298 students in grades 4 through 6 and is part of the Harmony Grove School District (Saline), which ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas districts. The most remarkable thing about this school is its explosive academic growth over the last three years, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science all jumping by more than 12 percentage points. In the most recent school year, Harmony Grove Middle School now significantly outperforms both the district and state averages in every core subject, making it a clear academic standout.

This success is even more impressive when you consider the school achieves these results while spending less per student ($9,654) than many nearby high-performing peers, such as Bethel Middle School ($10,605) and Sheridan Middle School ($10,206). The school’s science program is a particular strength, with 4th graders scoring a remarkable 22 points above the state average. However, there is a notable dip in 5th-grade math scores, which fall below the state average, suggesting a specific area for the school to focus on. Interestingly, the school’s success stands in stark contrast to Harmony Grove Junior High School, located on the same campus, which is struggling with proficiency rates well below the state average.

For parents, this data paints a picture of a middle school that has found a highly effective formula for academic growth, especially in science, and is using its resources efficiently. The dramatic improvement suggests strong instructional strategies are in place, though the drop-off in 5th-grade math and the contrast with the junior high are important points to ask about. Overall, Harmony Grove Middle School offers a compelling option for families seeking a school with a proven track record of rapid, consistent improvement.

298

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,654

Per pupil spending ?

35.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2621 N Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015

(501) 860-6796

District: HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)

Students who attend Harmony Grove Middle School usually attend:

High:

Harmony Grove High School

Feeder schools for Harmony Grove Middle School:

Elementary:

Westbrook Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Hispanic:

5.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 64th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (52% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg47%

Arkansas avg42%

112^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

52^nd of 251HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline) 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
2026	75.6	112 of 491	77.2%	★★★★☆
2025	71.7	126 of 495	74.5%	★★★★☆
2024	61.7	196 of 497	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.0	111 of 492	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	79.9	82 of 487	83.2%	★★★★☆
2021	81.8	69 of 496	86.1%	★★★★☆
2019	63.5	190 of 488	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.2	138 of 480	71.3%	★★★★☆
2017	64.1	156 of 485	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.6	177 of 494	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.9	183 of 466	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	72.3	107 of 471	77.3%	★★★★☆
2013	68.1	144 of 476	69.7%	★★★★☆
2012	53.8	260 of 468	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.5	334 of 471	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	38.3	343 of 457	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	41.4	300 of 445	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	49.5	267 of 439	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	35.6	327 of 440	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	36.0	297 of 402	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	41.1	278 of 411	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science55%+10 vs state

Reading53%+12 vs state

Mathematics52%+8 vs state

English Language Arts50%+11 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 4th Grade	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 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	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
Harmony Grove Middle School	Public	4-6	2621 N Hwy 229	Benton	72015	Saline County	HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 860-6796	298	17	17.4	35.9%	256 (85.9%)	8 (2.7%)	15 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.0%)								(n/a)	53.2	47.0	51.7				50.5	56.3	50.0	51.6				52.6	58.3	43.9	54.8			52.2						66.6	58.2	38.3			54.5	$9,654	$583	$9,071
Harmony Grove Junior High School	Public	7-9	2621 N Hwy 229	Benton	72015	Saline County	HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)	No	No	No	No	(501) 778-6907	288	26	11.0	28.1%	247 (85.8%)	9 (3.1%)	22 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.4%)	55.9	137^th of 327 public middle schools	58.1%		63.5	96^th of 324 public middle schools	70.4%	41				44.1	43.5	37.1	41.5				43.1	42.4	38.1	41.1				51.0	14.5	37.1	53.3	3.4	20.5	32.0	32.0				32.3	39.1	35.6	$8,841	$413	$8,428
Benton Middle School	Public	5-7	Benton Middle School	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 776-5740	1,363	79	17.1	43.4%	977 (71.7%)	164 (12.0%)	139 (10.2%)	9 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (5.1%)	60.9	119^th of 327 public middle schools	63.6%		66.3	88^th of 324 public middle schools	72.8%	31		45.9	40.9	36.2			40.3		46.8	44.3	37.3			42.1		53.6	53.0	51.8		52.8							50.8	46.2	44.6		46.7	$8,826	$738	$8,087
Bauxite Middle School	Public	6-8	6725 Benton Street	Bauxite	72011	Saline County	Bauxite School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 557-5491	413	22	18.6	40.0%	361 (87.4%)	9 (2.2%)	26 (6.3%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	73.3	69^th of 327 public middle schools	78.9%		69.9	73^rd of 324 public middle schools	77.5%	4			40.3	45.5	40.6		42.2			39.5	44.9	37.8		40.8			56.7	63.3	50.0	57.6	73.5		73.5					58.2	70.1	53.2	60.6	$8,892	$651	$8,241
Bryant Middle School	Public	6-7	1105 Woodland Drive	Bryant	72022	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 847-5651	774	51	15.3	63.0%	331 (42.8%)	231 (29.8%)	165 (21.3%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.7%)	55.3	140^th of 327 public middle schools	57.2%		59.1	122^nd of 324 public middle schools	62.3%	18			40.7	37.9			39.4			42.8	39.2			41.1			43.0	43.5		43.2								37.5	48.4		42.6	$11,716	$902	$10,814
Bethel Middle School	Public	6-7	5415 Northlake Rd	Alexander	72002	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 316-0937	762	43	17.7	47.6%	444 (58.3%)	107 (14.0%)	164 (21.5%)	16 (2.1%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	25 (3.3%)	84.2	29^th of 327 public middle schools	91.1%		87.2	22^nd of 324 public middle schools	93.2%	7			54.6	49.0			52.0			54.6	47.5			51.3			62.7	60.7		61.8								54.6	58.7		56.4	$10,605	$661	$9,944
Wilson Intermediate School	Public	5-6	614 W Moline St	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Malvern School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 332-6452	272	16	17.0	78.3%	127 (46.7%)	67 (24.6%)	33 (12.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (15.4%)								(n/a)		29.8	30.0				29.9		33.8	30.0				32.1		31.8	18.5			25.7							29.8	33.8			31.7	$13,693	$3,240	$10,453
Malvern Middle School	Public	7-8	339 E Donnelly	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Malvern School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 332-7530	264	28	9.3	76.9%	108 (40.9%)	72 (27.3%)	38 (14.4%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (14.8%)	25.6	263^rd of 327 public middle schools	19.6%		40.2	210^th of 324 public middle schools	35.2%	53				24.8	30.5		27.5				28.5	36.5		32.2				29.2	14.3	23.2	25.9		25.9						26.2	24.5	25.5	$15,859	$2,552	$13,308
Mabelvale Middle School	Public	6-8	10811 Mabelvale W Box 187	Mabelvale	72103	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-3000	477	36	13.1	99.4%	30 (6.3%)	282 (59.1%)	152 (31.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	3.9	326^th of 327 public middle schools	0.3%		4.3	321^st of 324 public middle schools	0.9%	5			12.1	7.1	11.4		10.3			14.4	10.6	12.6		12.6			7.2	10.5	3.6	7.0	42.9		42.9					8.8	16.7	14.0	13.1	$18,371	$3,171	$15,200
East End Middle School	Public	6-8	24554 Hwy 167 S	Hensley	72065	Saline County	Sheridan School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 261-6565	439	29	15.3	44.4%	328 (74.7%)	10 (2.3%)	65 (14.8%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.9%)	78.3	42^nd of 327 public middle schools	87.2%		81.5	40^th of 324 public middle schools	87.7%	2			46.7	56.4	53.2		52.3			50.0	53.9	53.9		52.7			45.8	46.4	41.8	44.9	57.5		57.5					51.7	64.5	54.1	57.1	$10,285	$661	$9,624

Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony Grove Middle School

What district is Harmony Grove Middle School in?

HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)

What is the racial makeup of Harmony Grove Middle School?

Students at Harmony Grove Middle School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.

How many students attend Harmony Grove Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 298 students attended Harmony Grove Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Harmony Grove Middle School attend?

Students who attend Harmony Grove Middle School usually go on to attend Harmony Grove High School

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