Orange Grove Elementary School (Closed 2021)

500 So Eugenia St
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 255 students in grades 2-3, Orange Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
65-69%
51%
(18-19)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
55%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
44%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Orange Grove Elementary School?
255 students attend Orange Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Orange Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Grove Elementary School?
Orange Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orange Grove Elementary School offer ?
Orange Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Orange Grove Elementary School part of?
Orange Grove Elementary School is part of Orange Grove Independent School District.

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