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Harmony Academy Of Music And The Arts

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

461^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 7% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy is a K-5 elementary school in Texarkana, AR, serving 391 students within the Texarkana School District. The school faces significant challenges, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and it is currently ranked in the bottom 6% of elementary schools in Arkansas, a position it has held for several years.

Academic performance at College Hill is critically low across all subjects, and the school shows a troubling pattern of decline as students move from 3rd to 5th grade. For example, in ELA, proficiency drops from 27.3% in 3rd grade to just 8.4% in 5th grade—a 69% decline. This "5th grade cliff" is unique to College Hill; nearby Edward D. Trice Elementary School actually sees its 5th-grade math scores surge compared to 3rd grade. The school spends a relatively high $15,105 per student, yet its results are far below the state average and many neighboring schools. For instance, Genoa Central Elementary School, just 8.8 miles away, spends less per student ($10,459) but ranks in the top 5% of the state, with proficiency rates two to three times higher.

Despite the high poverty rate, the success of North Heights Community School—which also has 100% of students on free/reduced lunch but achieves dramatically better results (56.4% proficient in math vs. College Hill’s 23.7%)—shows that poverty is not the sole factor. The school’s persistent low performance despite high spending suggests a need for a review of curriculum, instructional quality, and leadership. While science is a small bright spot, with 5th graders (23%) outperforming 4th graders (19.4%), the overall trend is one of academic crisis that requires urgent attention.

391

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,105

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1600 Forrest St
Texarkana, AR 71854

(870) 772-0281

District: Texarkana School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.4%

White:

15.9%

Hispanic:

5.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 8th percentile in 2023 → 7th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (19% vs 41% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (7th percentile)

!Reading scores 25 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school19%

District avg27%

Arkansas avg41%

461^st of 494

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 7%▼ down 1 pts since 2023

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 5Elementary Schools in the Texarkana School District

203^rd of 254Texarkana 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	10.6	461 of 494	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	11.0	461 of 495	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	13.1	454 of 497	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	10.4	454 of 492	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics24%-20 vs state

Science22%-22 vs state

English Language Arts16%-24 vs state

Reading16%-25 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)				ATLAS Biology (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 (2025)	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 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 3rd Grade	ATLAS Algebra 4th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 5th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 3rd Grade	ATLAS Geometry 4th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 5th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 3rd Grade	ATLAS Biology 4th Grade	ATLAS Biology 5th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harmony Academy Of Music And The Arts	Public, Magnet	K-5	1600 Forrest St	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 772-0281	391	27	14.2	100.0%	62 (15.9%)	283 (72.4%)	21 (5.4%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	10.6	461^st of 494 public elementary schools	6.7%		11	461^st of 495 public elementary schools	6.9%		26.7	12.9	8.3	15.5	20.0	16.1	10.4	15.5	29.5	28.3	12.5	23.7									24.4	19.4	22.9	21.9					$15,105	$2,345	$12,759
Fairview Academy Of Humanities And Innovation	Public, Magnet	K-5	820 E 17th Street	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 774-9241	246	18	13.5	100.0%	83 (33.7%)	132 (53.7%)	18 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	32.1	361^st of 494 public elementary schools	26.9%		32.5	357^th of 495 public elementary schools	27.9%	4	34.1	20.9	40.0	31.5	39.0	23.3	40.0	33.9	24.4	18.6	40.0	27.4									46.3	23.3	35.0	34.7					$16,957	$2,641	$14,316
North Heights Community School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2118 E 35th	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 773-1091	243	19	12.6	100.0%	148 (60.9%)	73 (30.0%)	9 (3.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	68.6	150^th of 494 public elementary schools	69.6%		74.6	110^th of 495 public elementary schools	77.8%	40	51.2	52.0	32.5	45.9	60.5	54.0	32.5	49.6	72.1	58.0	37.5	56.4									53.5	56.0	42.5	51.1					$15,984	$1,810	$14,173
Kilpatrick Academy Of Public Service	Public, Magnet	K-5	1002 E 35th St	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 774-9691	373	25	14.7	100.0%	48 (12.9%)	297 (79.6%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)	24.6	401^st of 494 public elementary schools	18.8%		23.3	401^st of 495 public elementary schools	19.0%		41.5	28.8	31.7	33.3	37.7	26.0	27.0	29.6	32.1	20.5	33.3	28.0									20.8	21.9	28.6	23.8					$13,908	$2,224	$11,685
Trice Academy Of Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	K-5	4505 Pinson	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 772-8431	473	33	14.2	100.0%	182 (38.5%)	233 (49.3%)	39 (8.2%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	39.3	317^th of 494 public elementary schools	35.8%		39.5	317^th of 495 public elementary schools	36.0%		34.7	33.3	42.4	37.3	37.5	33.3	42.4	38.1	23.6	16.7	47.3	30.6									34.7	30.6	39.6	35.3					$13,197	$1,559	$11,638
Genoa Central Elementary School	Public	K-3	12018 St Hwy 196	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Genoa Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-7501	365	23	15.6	47.9%	341 (93.4%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	88.1	35^th of 494 public elementary schools	92.9%		95.1	18^th of 495 public elementary schools	96.4%	17	54.9			54.9	61.5			61.5	72.5			72.5									62.6			62.6					$10,459	$1,317	$9,143
Fouke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 East Red Cut Road	Fouke	71837	Miller County	Fouke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-4165	514	32	15.8	68.1%	475 (92.4%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	39.6	315^th of 494 public elementary schools	36.2%		37.5	328^th of 495 public elementary schools	33.7%	13	42.0	33.3	29.7	34.9	42.0	33.3	28.4	34.4	34.8	37.9	39.2	37.3									42.0	37.9	40.5	40.2					$13,026	$1,678	$11,348
Ashdown Elementary School	Public	K-5	1323 Foster Drive	Ashdown	71822	Little River County	Ashdown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 898-3711	621	34	18.2	72.6%	365 (58.8%)	156 (25.1%)	32 (5.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.0%)	40.3	310^th of 494 public elementary schools	37.2%		35	343^rd of 495 public elementary schools	30.7%	33	39.2	24.4	43.0	34.7	37.3	24.4	45.2	34.7	39.2	34.2	33.0	35.4									35.3	35.8	56.4	41.8					$11,048	$1,673	$9,375

Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony Academy Of Music And The Arts

What is the racial makeup of Harmony Academy Of Music And The Arts?

Students at Harmony Academy Of Music And The Arts are 72% African American, 16% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Harmony Academy Of Music And The Arts in?

Texarkana School District

Is Harmony Academy Of Music And The Arts a good school?

Harmony Academy Of Music And The Arts ranks in the bottom 6.7% of Arkansas elementary schools.

How many students attend Harmony Academy Of Music And The Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 391 students attended Harmony Academy Of Music And The Arts.

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