HARMONY GROVE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2621 N HWY 229
BENTON, AR 72015

288 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Harmony Grove Junior High School is located in Benton, Arkansas, and serves as a key component of the Harmony Grove School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, specifically tailored to the developmental needs of students in their middle grades. By prioritizing a supportive educational culture, the school aims to prepare its junior high students for the transition to high school while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Harmony Grove Junior High emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents. The school maintains a focus on student achievement and character development, utilizing its resources to provide a well-rounded experience. For more detailed information regarding current events, academic policies, and district news, stakeholders are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://www.harmonygrovesd.org](http://www.harmonygrovesd.org).

288

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARMONY GROVE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	22
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
247 (85.8%)
Hispanic
22 (7.6%)
Black
9 (3.1%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)
Phone:	(501)778-6907
Website:	http://harmonygrovesd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 106

Grade 9 87