Serving 887 students in grades 7-8, Grimsley Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). 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 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grimsley Junior High School's student population of 887 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
887 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grimsley Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
5%
19%
White
64%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grimsley Junior High School's ranking?
Grimsley Junior High School is ranked #134 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
887 students attend Grimsley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Grimsley Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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
What school district is Grimsley Junior High School part of?
Grimsley Junior High School is part of Bentonville School District.
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