Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orange Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orange Grove Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Grove Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1171 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
96%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Orange Grove Elementary School is ranked #1171 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Orange Grove Elementary School?
422 students attend Orange Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Orange Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Grove Elementary School?
Orange Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orange Grove Elementary School offer ?
Orange Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Orange Grove Elementary School part of?
Orange Grove Elementary School is part of Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District.
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