Oak Grove Middle School
Tel:
(870)586-0483
- Oak Grove Middle School serves 477 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Oak Grove Middle School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 477 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oak Grove Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oak Grove Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #423 out of 999 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | 6% | 13% |
| Black | 6% | 21% |
| White | 84% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paragould School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oak Grove Middle School is Paragould High School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Paragould Junior High School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oak Grove Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paragould Oak Grove Elementary School Grades: 2-4 | 251 students
0.0 miles
5027 Hwy 135 N
Paragould, AR 72450
(870)586-0439 0.0 2-4 251 - Paragould Paragould Primary School Grades: PK-1 | 676 students
2.7 miles
1510 Country Club Rd
Paragould, AR 72450
(870)236-5811 2.7 PK-1 676 - Paragould Paragould High School Grades: 9-12 | 888 students
3.7 miles
1701 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870)236-7744 3.7 9-12 888 - Paragould Paragould Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 501 students
3.7 miles
1713 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870)236-7744 3.7 7-8 501 - Paragould Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Grades: 2-4 | 272 students
3.8 miles
900 W Emerson St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870)236-6177 3.8 2-4 272
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