Orange Grove Elementary School

11391 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 351 students in grades 4-6, Orange Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30% in MS
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orange Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Orange Grove Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
351 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Orange Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Grove Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#181 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Orange Grove Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orange Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orange Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Orange Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Orange Grove Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Orange Grove Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Orange Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Orange Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Orange Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
42%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Orange Grove Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Orange Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Orange Grove Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Orange Grove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Orange Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orange Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orange Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Orange Grove Elementary School is ranked #181 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Orange Grove Elementary School?
351 students attend Orange Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Orange Grove Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orange Grove Elementary School offer ?
Orange Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Orange Grove Elementary School part of?
Orange Grove Elementary School is part of Harrison Co School Dist School District.

School Reviews

2   10/17/2011
I went here in the early 70's. trying to connect with old friends My name is Louis Vlangas. anyone that may know me.... email me.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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