Orange Grove Elementary

Orange Grove Elementary serves 329 students in grades 4-6 in Gulfport, Mississippi, operating as a middle school despite its elementary name. With 21 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1, providing relatively small class sizes that allow for more individualized attention. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 135th out of 865 schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile among Mississippi schools.

Students show consistent achievement across core subjects, with 48% scoring proficient or above in both English Language Arts/Reading and Mathematics. This academic score of 7.7 out of 10 reflects the school's commitment to helping students master essential skills during these crucial middle grade years. Orange Grove Elementary draws from a diverse community in the 39503 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $62,005 and median home value is $179,000.

About 24% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while 15.7% of families experience poverty, creating a mixed socioeconomic environment that enriches the school community. The school is situated in Gulfport, a small city setting that offers students the benefits of both community connection and access to broader educational and cultural opportunities along Mississippi's Gulf Coast.