Oak Grove Middle School

About Oak Grove Middle School

Oak Grove Middle School is a public school located in the town of Oak Grove, California. It serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Oak Grove School District. The school has a strong commitment to academic excellence and provides a variety of educational opportunities for its students. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs. Oak Grove Middle School also emphasizes the importance of character development and encourages students to become productive members of their community. The school strives to create an environment that is safe and nurturing, and the faculty and staff work hard to ensure that all students have the resources and support they need to be successful.

Address:	5097 Hwy 135 N Paragould, AR 72450
Phone:	(870) 586-0483
Site:	www.paragould.k12.ar.us
Grades:	5 – 6
Enrollment:	483 students

Overview Oak Grove Middle School

Oak Grove Middle School serves 483 students in grades 5-6.
Oak Grove Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Oak Grove Middle School

Oak Grove Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Oak Grove Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.