Olive Branch Middle School vs. Desoto Central Middle School
Should I attend Olive Branch Middle School or Desoto Central Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Olive Branch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Desoto Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 784 students in grades 6-8, Olive Branch Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,525 students in grades 6-8, Desoto Central Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
784 students
1,525 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#84 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
235
509
Grade 7 Students
273
496
Grade 8 Students
273
509
Ungraded Students
3
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
48%
41%
% White
35%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%