Orange Grove Middle School
Tel:
(520) 209-8200
- Orange Grove Middle School serves 675 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Orange Grove Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Orange Grove Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Orange Grove Middle School's student population of 675 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 675 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Orange Grove Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Orange Grove Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #233 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 60% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Catalina Foothills Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Orange Grove Middle School is Edge High School - Northwest (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Amphi Academy Online (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Manzanita School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Manzanita School Grades: K-5 | 592 students
0.9 miles
3000 E. Manzanita Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7800 0.9 K-5 592 - Tucson Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 128 students
1.3 miles
3435 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7650 1.3 PK 128 - Tucson Edge High School - Northwest Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 54 students
2.1 miles
231 W. Giaconda Way
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389 2.1 9-12 54 - Tucson Catalina Foothills High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,703 student
2.6 miles
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8300 2.6 9-12 1,703 - Tucson Rio Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 443 students
2.8 miles
1351 E. Limberlost
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-5250 2.8 K-5 443
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