Harmony Middle

Summary:

Harmony Middle is a highly-ranked public middle school in Overland Park, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 and part of the Blue Valley School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 266 districts in the state.

Harmony Middle consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Harmony Middle had 51.28% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57.84% for the Blue Valley district and 33.55% for the state of Kansas. The school also excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking highly for Asian, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Harmony Middle has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years and has consistently been ranked within the top 20 middle schools in Kansas, a testament to its exceptional and sustained academic performance.

Compared to nearby middle schools in the Olathe School District, such as Pioneer Trail Middle School and California Trail Middle School, Harmony Middle's performance is consistently higher, highlighting the exceptional quality of education at the school within the broader context of the region. While Harmony Middle is a high-performing school, there are a few areas where the school could potentially improve, such as the performance of African American students and students in the "Gifted and Talented" program, which have lower rankings compared to other subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 10101 W. 141st St.
       Overland Park, KS  66221


(913) 239-5200

District: Blue Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,689 Help


Students who attend Harmony Middle usually attend:

High:    Blue Valley Northwest High

Feeder schools for Harmony Middle:

Elementary:    Harmony Elementary
    Heartland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.4%
Asian:
18.8%
Hispanic:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harmony Middle ranks better than 95.3% of middle schools in Kansas. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Blue Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), Asian (18.8%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harmony Middle is 14. 6 middle schools in the Blue Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harmony Middle is $9,689. 5 middle schools in the Blue Valley School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harmony Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony Middle 17th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Harmony Middle in the ranking list.)

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Blue Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Valley 2nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harmony Middle

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Rank History for all students at Harmony Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.88 14th 277 94.9%
2007 77.37 31st 286 89.2%
2008 82.14 17th 296 94.3%
2009 76.38 34th 307 88.9%
2010 81.88 11th 316 96.5%
2011 79.08 22nd 320 93.1%
2012 79.57 12th 342 96.5%
2013 76.98 44th 355 87.6%
2015 95.02 1st 368 99.7%
2016 98.37 1st 343 99.7%
2017 97.38 2nd 358 99.4%
2018 96.25 4th 350 98.9%
2019 93.86 9th 368 97.6%
2021 88.19 17th 367 95.4%
2022 93.01 12th 368 96.7%
2023 94.80 5th 362 98.6%
2024 92.02 17th 362 95.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harmony Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.87 1st 90 98.9%
2024 95.59 2nd 88 97.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harmony Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.70 9th 132 93.2%
2019 61.08 38th 157 75.8%
2021 82.67 8th 160 95.0%
2022 78.94 17th 171 90.1%
2023 90.21 6th 178 96.6%
2024 62.49 41st 164 75.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harmony Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.06 5th 275 98.2%
2022 97.41 3rd 270 98.9%
2023 78.84 20th 300 93.3%
2024 89.94 12th 296 95.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Harmony Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.13 5th 275 98.2%
2019 93.90 5th 294 98.3%
2021 85.43 16th 313 94.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harmony Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.70 9th 132 93.2%
2019 61.08 38th 157 75.8%
2021 82.67 8th 160 95.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harmony Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.30 2nd 31 93.5%
2019 66.93 9th 42 78.6%
2021 50.86 20th 39 48.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Harmony Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.10 5th 280 98.2%
2019 90.55 9th 301 97.0%
2021 87.76 16th 308 94.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Harmony Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.34 2nd 25 92.0%
2019 85.69 3rd 30 90.0%
2021 78.52 5th 30 83.3%
2022 83.74 4th 31 87.1%
2023 86.29 3rd 31 90.3%
2024 86.89 3rd 31 90.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Harmony Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.45 22nd 65 66.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harmony Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.40 6th 138 95.7%
2023 84.68 10th 140 92.9%
2024 95.74 4th 144 97.2%
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Rank History for White students at Harmony Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.54 18th 333 94.6%
2019 83.00 30th 344 91.3%
2021 80.04 32nd 349 90.8%
2022 83.29 26th 349 92.6%
2023 86.52 21st 349 94.0%
2024 75.86 52nd 347 85.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Open Quote A great learning environment! Our son is a 6th grader and he has really enjoyed this new chapter in his life. He is thriving and having a good time doing it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Harmony Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 374 8 10 3 2 n/a n/a 0 397
1994 504 8 13 6 2 n/a n/a 0 533
1995 665 11 25 10 5 n/a n/a 0 716
1996 665 11 25 10 5 n/a n/a 0 716
1997 750 16 36 11 3 n/a n/a 0 816
1998 519 23 23 3 6 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 583 17 36 10 2 n/a n/a 0 648
2000 635 22 40 12 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2001 601 24 35 10 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 579 23 53 8 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2003 579 23 53 8 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2004 571 19 55 11 1 n/a n/a 3 660
2005 537 15 53 16 1 n/a n/a 1 623
2006 501 18 52 15 0 n/a n/a 8 594
2007 487 22 48 17 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2008 498 13 57 15 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2009 493 12 63 9 2 n/a n/a 0 579
2010 474 9 71 19 0 0 19 0 592
2011 434 13 76 18 0 0 16 0 557
2012 438 15 76 17 0 0 14 0 560
2013 436 15 78 14 0 0 16 0 559
2014 441 19 81 16 0 0 24 0 581
2015 413 15 90 23 0 0 21 0 562
2016 408 10 97 31 3 0 21 0 570
2017 401 7 101 21 3 1 20 0 554
2018 381 16 118 21 2 1 21 0 560
2019 364 29 119 18 1 1 21 0 553
2020 357 22 127 24 0 0 25 0 555
2021 369 18 111 30 1 1 25 0 555
2022 356 13 103 37 1 2 22 0 534
2023 346 17 98 29 1 1 29 0 521

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harmony Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 397 29.8 13.3 0
1994 533 37.2 14.3 0.2
1995 716 41.8 17.1 1.4
1996 716 41.8 17.1 1.4
1997 816 44.8 18.2 1.1
1998 574 39.9 14.4 0.5
1999 648 41.1 15.8 0.6
2000 709 46.0 15.4 0.1
2001 670 46.5 14.4 0.4
2002 664 45.6 14.6 0.3
2003 664 45.6 14.6 0.3
2004 660 43.4 15.2 1.1
2005 623 40.2 15.5 1.3
2006 594 38.2 15.5 2.4
2007 575 43.2 13.3 2.3
2008 584 42.5 13.7 1.5
2009 579 40.1 14.4 3.1
2010 592 39.0 15.1 4.1
2011 557 36.8 15.1 4.1
2012 560 43.5 12.8 3
2013 559 37.4 14.9 5
2014 581 37.3 15.5 5.5
2015 562 36.0 15.6 7.1
2016 570 38.0 15.0 4.7
2017 554 39.2 14.1 6
2018 560 38.2 14.6 5.4
2019 553 37.3 14.8 6.1
2020 555 36.0 15.3 5.6
2021 555 32.5 17.0 7.2
2022 534 37.5 14.2 6
2023 521 37.1 14.0 10.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harmony Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 397 29.8 13.3 0
1994 533 37.2 14.3 0.2
1995 716 41.8 17.1 1.4
1996 716 41.8 17.1 1.4
1997 816 44.8 18.2 1.1
1998 574 39.9 14.4 0.5
1999 648 41.1 15.8 0.6
2000 709 46.0 15.4 0.1
2001 670 46.5 14.4 0.4
2002 664 45.6 14.6 0.3
2003 664 45.6 14.6 0.3
2004 660 43.4 15.2 1.1
2005 623 40.2 15.5 1.3
2006 594 38.2 15.5 2.4
2007 575 43.2 13.3 2.3
2008 584 42.5 13.7 1.5
2009 579 40.1 14.4 3.1
2010 592 39.0 15.1 4.1
2011 557 36.8 15.1 4.1
2012 560 43.5 12.8 3
2013 559 37.4 14.9 5
2014 581 37.3 15.5 5.5
2015 562 36.0 15.6 7.1
2016 570 38.0 15.0 4.7
2017 554 39.2 14.1 6
2018 560 38.2 14.6 5.4
2019 553 37.3 14.8 6.1
2020 555 36.0 15.3 5.6
2021 555 32.5 17.0 7.2
2022 534 37.5 14.2 6
2023 521 37.1 14.0 10.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harmony Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $579 (6.0%) $9,110 (94.0%) $9,689

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harmony Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 9th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 5th of 362 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony Middle)73.370.2
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)6560.9
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Middle)59.161.5
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)52.355.7
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony Middle)60.455.3
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)55.553.9
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Middle)50.852.3
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)49.556.8
 7.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony Middle)44.440.3
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)42.534.6
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Middle)4544.9
 0.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)45.740.5
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Harmony Middle)42.941.9
 0.9%
   8th Grade Science (Blue Valley)47.538
 9.5%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students553521
 5.8%
African American2917
 41.4%
American Indian11
Asian11998
 17.6%
Hispanic1829
 61.1%
Pacific Islander11
White364346
 4.9%
Two or More Races2129
 38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.1%10.7%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended Harmony Middle.

Yes! Harmony Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 17th of 362 Kansas middle schools.

Students at Harmony Middle are 66% White, 19% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Harmony Middle usually go on to attend Blue Valley Northwest High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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