Harmony Grove Middle School in Benton, AR

At a glance

Reported students

298

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

17.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

04–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Arkansas middle enrollment

28th percentile

Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

305

Harmony Grove Middle School: 298 reported students.

State peer staffing position

89th percentile

17.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 262
Teachers (FTE): 17.42
Student–teacher ratio: 15:1

What the reported data says about Harmony Grove Middle School

Harmony Grove Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Benton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline). NCES reports 298 students for 2024–25.

Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.9%) and multiracial (6%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Harmony Grove Middle School

1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.75 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.9%
Students with disabilities: 12.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 35.9%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.75
Nurses (FTE): 0.75
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White85.9%
Hispanic5%
Black2.7%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Harmony Grove Junior High School

Middle · Grades 07–09

288 reported students

Harmony Grove High School

High · Grades 10–12

312 reported students

Westbrook Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

371 reported students

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Public schools near Harmony Grove Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Harmony Grove Junior High School Middle · HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)	07–09	288	under 0.1 mi
Harmony Grove High School High · HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)	10–12	312	under 0.1 mi
Westbrook Elementary School Elementary · HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)	PK–03	371	under 0.1 mi
Mt. View Elementary Elementary · Benton School District	KG–04	431	2.4 mi
Benton Middle School Middle · Benton School District	05–07	1,363	5.7 mi
Bauxite Middle School Middle · Bauxite School District	06–08	413	8.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Harmony Grove Middle School

What grades does Harmony Grove Middle School serve?

Harmony Grove Middle School reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline).

How many students attend Harmony Grove Middle School?

Harmony Grove Middle School reported 298 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 262 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 298 students and 17.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Harmony Grove Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Harmony Grove Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Harmony Grove Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

35.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Harmony Grove Middle School in?

Harmony Grove Middle School is part of HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline), based in Benton, AR, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Harmony Grove Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harmony Grove Junior High School (under 0.1 mi), Harmony Grove High School (under 0.1 mi), Westbrook Elementary School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.