Serving 496 students in grades 6-8, Orange Grove Middle Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School's student population of 496 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Grove Middle Magnet School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1963 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
50%
21%
White
14%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Grove Middle Magnet School's ranking?
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School is ranked #1963 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Orange Grove Middle Magnet School?
496 students attend Orange Grove Middle Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Orange Grove Middle Magnet School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Grove Middle Magnet School?
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orange Grove Middle Magnet School offer ?
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Orange Grove Middle Magnet School part of?
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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