Oak Grove Middle School

5097 Hwy 135 N
Paragould, AR 72450
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 504 students in grades 5-6, Oak Grove Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Oak Grove Middle School's student population of 504 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Grove Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#410 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
8%
15%
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Black
8%
19%
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White
77%
58%
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Hawaiian
3%
1%
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Oak Grove Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Grove Middle School's ranking?
Oak Grove Middle School is ranked #410 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Middle School?
504 students attend Oak Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Oak Grove Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Middle School?
Oak Grove Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Middle School offer ?
Oak Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Grove Middle School part of?
Oak Grove Middle School is part of Paragould School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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