Orange Grove Elementary School
Orange Grove Elementary School serves 458 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Orange Grove Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Orange Grove Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Orange Grove Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
Total Students | 458 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Orange Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Orange Grove Elementary School is 0.59, which is more 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #264 out of 825 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 39% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 1% |
Hispanic | 6% | 4% |
Black | 55% | 48% |
White | 33% | 44% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.58 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 69% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Harrison County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Orange Grove Elementary School is Harrison Central High School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Gulfport Middle School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Harrison Central Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gulfport Harrison Central Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 621 students
0.2 miles
15451 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701 0.2 K-3 621 - Gulfport Harrison County Alternative School Alternative School
0.4 miles
11072 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-5956 0.4 n/a n/a - Gulfport Bel Aire Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 702 students
1.2 miles
10531 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436 1.2 K-6 702 - Gulfport Crossroads Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 601 students
1.3 miles
10453 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-6711 1.3 K-6 601 - Gulfport Lyman Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 588 students
2.9 miles
14222 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257 2.9 K-6 588
School Reviews
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