Serving 787 students in grades 4-5, Oak Grove Central Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Grove Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Grove Central Elementary School's student population of 787 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
787 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Grove Central Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove Central Elementary School is 0.41, which is less 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
#25 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
10%
47%
White
76%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
75%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Grove Central Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Grove Central Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Central Elementary School?
787 students attend Oak Grove Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Oak Grove Central Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Central Elementary School?
Oak Grove Central Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Central Elementary School offer ?
Oak Grove Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Oak Grove Central Elementary School part of?
Oak Grove Central Elementary School is part of Desoto Co School District.
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