Serving 220 students in grades 4-5, Oak Grove Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)4%
15%
Black
(15-16)45%
37%
White
(15-16)49%
41%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Intermediate School?
220 students attend Oak Grove Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Oak Grove Intermediate School students are White, 45% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Intermediate School?
Oak Grove Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Intermediate School offer ?
Oak Grove Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Oak Grove Intermediate School part of?
Oak Grove Intermediate School is part of Mcintosh County School District.
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