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Norphlet Middle School vs. Harmony Grove Elem. School

Should you attend Norphlet Middle School or Harmony Grove Elem. School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Norphlet Middle School
700 School St
Norphlet, AR 71759
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Harmony Grove Elem. School
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Harmony Grove Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 337 students in grades 5-8, Norphlet Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Harmony Grove Elem.
School in Camden, AR serves 413 students in grades K–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, higher than the district average of 13–19:1 reported in recent years.
The school's math proficiency is 61%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and district average of 49%, maintaining consistent performance above state and district levels since 2019.
Reading proficiency stands at 53%, higher than the state average of 40% and near the district average of 51%, showing improvement from 43% in 2021 to 53% in 2022.
Science proficiency is 52%, exceeding the state average of 36% and district average of 45%, placing the school in the top 10% statewide for science.
Enrollment declined from 465 students in 2023 to 413 currently, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased from 32% in 2023 to 43% in prior years, indicating changes in socioeconomic composition in this Camden, AR elementary school.
Grades Offered
5-8
K-6
Total Students
337 students
413 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norphlet Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harmony Grove Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norphlet Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harmony Grove Elem. School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norphlet Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harmony Grove Elem. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norphlet Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Smackover-Norphlet School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Elem. School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#601 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#110 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norphlet Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harmony Grove Elem. School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
61%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norphlet Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Smackover-Norphlet School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony Grove Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norphlet Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Smackover-Norphlet School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony Grove Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norphlet Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Smackover-Norphlet School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony Grove Elem. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Norphlet Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harmony Grove Elem. School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
63
Grade 1 Students
-
43
Grade 2 Students
-
53
Grade 3 Students
-
64
Grade 4 Students
-
53
Grade 5 Students
78
69
Grade 6 Students
89
68
Grade 7 Students
75
-
Grade 8 Students
95
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harmony Grove Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norphlet Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Smackover-Norphlet School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harmony Grove Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norphlet Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Smackover-Norphlet School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harmony Grove Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norphlet Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Smackover-Norphlet School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harmony Grove Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norphlet Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Smackover-Norphlet School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harmony Grove Elem. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
0.42
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norphlet Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Smackover-Norphlet School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harmony Grove Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norphlet Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Smackover-Norphlet School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harmony Grove Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norphlet Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Smackover-Norphlet School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harmony Grove Elem. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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