Serving 465 students in grades 4-5, Olive Branch Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Olive Branch Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Olive Branch Intermediate School's student population of 465 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Olive Branch Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olive Branch Intermediate School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
47%
47%
White
33%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
38%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Olive Branch Intermediate School is ranked #418 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Olive Branch Intermediate School often compared to?
Olive Branch Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olive Branch High School, Chickasaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Olive Branch Intermediate School?
465 students attend Olive Branch Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Olive Branch Intermediate School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olive Branch Intermediate School?
Olive Branch Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olive Branch Intermediate School offer ?
Olive Branch Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Olive Branch Intermediate School part of?
Olive Branch Intermediate School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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