Petal Middle School vs. Oak Grove Middle School
Should I attend Petal Middle School or Oak Grove 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
Petal Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Oak Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 743 students in grades 7-8, Petal Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,375 students in grades 6-8, Oak Grove Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
743 students
1,375 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#150 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
421
Grade 7 Students
374
458
Grade 8 Students
366
473
Ungraded Students
3
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
19%
42%
% White
70%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%