Orange Grove Middle School
Orange Grove Middle School serves 431 students in grades 6-8.
Orange Grove Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Orange Grove Middle School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange Grove Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Orange Grove Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5090 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
89%
54%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
23%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 9/19/2015
I need proof i went to school therein or around 1969 & 1970 Mr. Jolly was Principal & Mr. Houchin Vice i live in Mi. and need it for proof i have been here, this is what they said i need can you please help me. My name is James David Ford Jr. i lived at 1814 old canyon Dr. at the time. Thank You i hope you can help
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