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#503 of 863 schools in MS
Oak Grove Central Elementary
Elementary School · Desoto Co School Dist · Hernando, MS
A Desoto Co School Dist elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
893 OAK GROVE ROAD, Hernando, MS 38632
- Math 64% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs MS 54% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Grove Central Elementary score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Grove Central Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hernando), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,277
Median home value
$287,100
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 4–5 | Not available | 587 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desoto Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #13 of 39
- District spending per student
- $9,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Grove Central Elementary is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Grove Central Elementary
Oak Grove Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Hernando, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 767 students in grades 4th-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #503 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Grove Central Elementary
What grades does Oak Grove Central Elementary serve?
Oak Grove Central Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Grove Central Elementary?
Oak Grove Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 767 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Central Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Grove Central Elementary rank in MS?
Oak Grove Central Elementary ranks #503 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Oak Grove Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Grove Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oak Grove Central Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Grove Central Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Grove Central Elementary a charter school?
No, Oak Grove Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Grove Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oak Grove Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Grove Central Elementary?
25.3% of students at Oak Grove Central Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 767
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- DeSoto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (662) 429-4180
- Area population (ZIP 38632)
- 30,824
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38632; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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