Serving 906 students in grades 7-8, Grimsley Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 906 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grimsley Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grimsley Junior High School's student population of 906 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
906 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Grimsley Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grimsley Junior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 989 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
4%
19%
White
64%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grimsley Junior High School's ranking?
Grimsley Junior High School is ranked #83 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Grimsley Junior High School often compared to?
Grimsley Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Junior High School, J. William Fulbright Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Grimsley Junior High School?
906 students attend Grimsley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Grimsley Junior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grimsley Junior High School?
Grimsley Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grimsley Junior High School offer ?
Grimsley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grimsley Junior High School part of?
Grimsley Junior High School is part of Bentonville School District.
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