Serving 628 students in grades 4-5, Oak Grove Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Oak Grove Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
Black
41%
47%
White
41%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Grove Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Grove Upper Elementary School is ranked #276 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Upper Elementary School?
628 students attend Oak Grove Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Oak Grove Upper Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Upper Elementary School?
Oak Grove Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Upper Elementary School offer ?
Oak Grove Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Oak Grove Upper Elementary School part of?
Oak Grove Upper Elementary School is part of Lamar County School District.
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