Serving 726 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Olive Branch Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olive Branch Middle School is 0.63, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Olive Branch Middle School?
726 students attend Olive Branch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Olive Branch Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olive Branch Middle School?
Olive Branch Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olive Branch Middle School offer ?
Olive Branch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Olive Branch Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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