Olive Branch Intermediate School

Summary:

Olive Branch Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in the Desoto County School District in Olive Branch, Mississippi. The school has a student population of 465 and a racial makeup that is predominantly African American and White, with smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and students of two or more races.

While Olive Branch Intermediate has been making improvements in recent years, its test scores still lag behind the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 53.6% of 4th graders and 42.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 60.4% and 57.1% for the district and state, respectively. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.3, which is lower than some of the nearby schools like Lewisburg Intermediate and Center Hill Elementary, which have significantly higher test scores and state rankings.

Interestingly, the racial makeup of Olive Branch Intermediate has shifted over the past few years, with the percentage of African American students decreasing and the percentage of White students increasing. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $7,397 in 2018-2019 is higher than some of the nearby schools, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices and school leadership, may be contributing to the performance differences between Olive Branch Intermediate and the surrounding schools in the Desoto County School District.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 8631 E. Pigeon Roost Rd
       Olive Branch, MS  38654


(662) 893-1221

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,752 Help


Students who attend Olive Branch Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    Olive Branch Middle
High:    Olive Branch High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.9%
White:
32.7%
Two or more races:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Olive Branch Intermediate School ranks worse than 59.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 9th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Olive Branch Intermediate School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.9%), White (32.7%), two or more races (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olive Branch Intermediate School is 14.3. 16 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Olive Branch Intermediate School employs 32.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olive Branch Intermediate School is $9,752, which is the 11th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Olive Branch Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Desoto County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Desoto County School District 33rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Olive Branch Intermediate School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 78.77 67th 394 83.0%
2009 71.04 101st 392 74.2%
2010 82.39 53rd 403 86.8%
2011 79.66 66th 418 84.2%
2012 82.50 55th 414 86.7%
2013 81.08 60th 408 85.3%
2014 56.68 179th 394 54.6%
2015 62.56 135th 402 66.4%
2016 66.01 130th 394 67.0%
2017 64.90 131st 406 67.7%
2018 41.80 241st 404 40.3%
2019 40.97 239th 397 39.8%
2021 55.85 168th 381 55.9%
2022 53.81 170th 382 55.5%
2023 40.90 225th 377 40.3%
2024 41.83 233rd 390 40.3%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Olive Branch Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 501 169 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 673
1998 541 168 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 720
1999 679 161 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2000 624 168 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 803
2001 644 174 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 831
2002 573 149 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2003 573 149 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2004 575 183 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 782
2005 530 181 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2006 452 189 8 36 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2007 330 149 4 34 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2008 365 165 7 43 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2009 363 153 9 33 0 0 0 0 558
2010 326 157 8 29 0 0 0 0 520
2011 326 170 5 32 2 0 0 0 535
2012 343 176 7 37 1 0 0 0 564
2013 317 208 8 42 0 0 2 0 577
2014 323 182 7 40 1 0 2 0 555
2015 315 179 7 28 1 0 4 0 534
2016 270 171 4 23 1 1 16 0 486
2017 245 175 8 31 0 1 25 0 485
2018 220 208 10 32 0 0 31 0 501
2019 220 213 10 36 0 0 38 0 517
2020 215 222 5 18 0 1 60 0 521
2021 162 238 4 13 0 0 60 0 477
2022 149 252 8 25 0 0 63 0 497
2023 152 218 9 25 0 0 61 0 465

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Olive Branch Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 673 32.4 20.8 21.4
1998 720 33.8 21.3 20.8
1999 847 40.8 20.8 26
2000 803 38.6 20.8 27
2001 831 38.6 21.5 28
2002 740 35.0 21.1 28.6
2003 740 35.0 21.1 28.6
2004 782 37.4 20.9 25.4
2005 742 37.0 20.1 33.7
2006 685 33.8 20.3 12.1
2007 517 26.0 19.9 38.1
2008 580 27.9 20.8 41.2
2009 558 27.2 20.5 44.3
2010 520 24.6 21.1 50.2
2011 535 23.7 22.5 52
2012 564 27.2 20.6 52.5
2013 577 28.1 20.4 63.4
2014 555 30.8 18.0 54.1
2015 534 31.0 17.2 51.3
2016 486 30.0 16.2 59.7
2017 485 26.8 18.0 62.3
2018 501 28.5 17.5 60.7
2019 517 30.5 16.9 62.3
2020 521 31.1 16.7 66.4
2021 477 30.6 15.5 99.4
2022 497 31.4 15.8 99.4
2023 465 32.3 14.3 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Olive Branch Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 673 32.4 20.8 21.4
1998 720 33.8 21.3 20.8
1999 847 40.8 20.8 26
2000 803 38.6 20.8 27
2001 831 38.6 21.5 28
2002 740 35.0 21.1 28.6
2003 740 35.0 21.1 28.6
2004 782 37.4 20.9 25.4
2005 742 37.0 20.1 33.7
2006 685 33.8 20.3 12.1
2007 517 26.0 19.9 38.1
2008 580 27.9 20.8 41.2
2009 558 27.2 20.5 44.3
2010 520 24.6 21.1 50.2
2011 535 23.7 22.5 52
2012 564 27.2 20.6 52.5
2013 577 28.1 20.4 63.4
2014 555 30.8 18.0 54.1
2015 534 31.0 17.2 51.3
2016 486 30.0 16.2 59.7
2017 485 26.8 18.0 62.3
2018 501 28.5 17.5 60.7
2019 517 30.5 16.9 62.3
2020 521 31.1 16.7 66.4
2021 477 30.6 15.5 99.4
2022 497 31.4 15.8 99.4
2023 465 32.3 14.3 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Olive Branch Intermediate School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,174
2018 $7,397
2019 $7,803
2020 $9,306
2021 $8,446
2022 $9,752

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Olive Branch Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 239th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 225th of 377 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Olive Branch Intermediate School)42.450.2
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)53.158.4
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Olive Branch Intermediate School)49.643.5
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)58.962
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Olive Branch Intermediate School)39.549.6
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)50.359.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Olive Branch Intermediate School)31.433.5
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)47.751.3
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Olive Branch Intermediate School)27.150.4
 23.3%
   5th Grade Science (Desoto County School District)57.667.2
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students517465
 10.1%
African American213218
 2.3%
American Indian00
Asian109
 10%
Hispanic3625
 30.6%
Pacific Islander00
White220152
 30.9%
Two or More Races3861
 60.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.3%99.4%
 37.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Olive Branch Intermediate School

Students at Olive Branch Intermediate School are 47% African American, 33% White, 13% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Olive Branch Intermediate School ranks 233rd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Olive Branch Intermediate School.

Students who attend Olive Branch Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Olive Branch Middle
High : Olive Branch High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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