Below Average
#775 of 863 schools in MS
Olive Branch Middle
Middle School · Desoto Co School Dist · Olive Branch, MS
A Desoto Co School Dist middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6530 S. BLOCKER STREET, Olive Branch, MS 38654
- Math 48% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Olive Branch Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Olive Branch Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olive Branch), 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
$99,481
Median home value
$284,400
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Oaks MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Center Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Desoto Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 56 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Desoto Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #35 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
Olive Branch Middle is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olive Branch Middle
Olive Branch Middle is a public middle school in Olive Branch, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 714 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #775 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olive Branch Middle
What grades does Olive Branch Middle serve?
Olive Branch Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Olive Branch Middle?
Olive Branch Middle has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Branch Middle is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olive Branch Middle rank in MS?
Olive Branch Middle ranks #775 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Olive Branch Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Olive Branch Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Olive Branch Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olive Branch Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Olive Branch Middle a charter school?
No, Olive Branch Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olive Branch Middle a Title I school?
No, Olive Branch Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olive Branch Middle?
60.8% of students at Olive Branch Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeSoto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (662) 895-4610
- Area population (ZIP 38654)
- 57,334
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 38654; 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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