Serving 358 students in grades 3-5, Orange Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Orange Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Orange Grove Elementary School's student population of 358 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Orange Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Grove Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1362 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
38%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Orange Grove Elementary School is ranked #1362 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Orange Grove Elementary School?
358 students attend Orange Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Orange Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 38% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Grove Elementary School?
Orange Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orange Grove Elementary School offer ?
Orange Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Orange Grove Elementary School part of?
Orange Grove Elementary School is part of Orange Grove Independent School District.
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