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Bearden Elementary School vs. Harmony Grove Elem. School

Should you attend Bearden Elementary 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
Bearden Elementary School
100 Oak Ave
Bearden, AR 71720
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Harmony Grove Elem. School
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

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
Bearden Elementary School in Bearden, AR serves grades K–6 with 227 students and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
Math proficiency ranges from 30% to 34%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and slightly higher than the district average of 22%.
Reading proficiency is between 20% and 24%, significantly lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 25%.
Science proficiency stands between 25% and 29%, which is lower than the state average of 36% but higher than the district average of 23%.
Overall testing rank is in the bottom 50% in Arkansas, with a declining trend from a ranking of #485 in 2017 to #737 in 2023.
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
K-6
K-6
Total Students
227 students
413 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bearden Elementary 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
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harmony Grove Elem. School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bearden Elementary 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
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bearden Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bearden 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

#737 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 Bearden Elementary 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.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
61%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bearden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bearden 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 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 Bearden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bearden 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.
25-29%
(Bottom 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 Bearden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bearden 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 Bearden Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harmony Grove Elem. School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
28
63
Grade 1 Students
30
43
Grade 2 Students
32
53
Grade 3 Students
36
64
Grade 4 Students
38
53
Grade 5 Students
26
69
Grade 6 Students
37
68

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
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bearden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bearden 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
33%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bearden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bearden 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
57%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bearden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bearden 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
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bearden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bearden 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.
0.57
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bearden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bearden 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
99%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bearden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bearden 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
15%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bearden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bearden 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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