Orange Grove Elementary

Summary:

Orange Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 581 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Aldine Independent School District, which is ranked 790 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orange Grove Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 95.87% Hispanic and over 95% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with STAAR test scores significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. This persistent underperformance is concerning and suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

When comparing Orange Grove Elementary to other nearby schools within the Aldine ISD, such as Escamilla Elementary and Worsham Elementary, the performance gap is evident. These schools, while still facing challenges, generally outperform Orange Grove Elementary on academic measures, indicating that factors beyond just the district and student demographics may be at play. The higher spending per student at Orange Grove Elementary could suggest a recognition of the school's needs, but the continued underperformance suggests that the current strategies may not be effectively addressing the root causes of the academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 4514 Mount Houston Rd
       Houston, TX  77093-1440


(281) 985-6540

District: Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3699th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,081 Help


Students who attend Orange Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hambrick Middle
High:    MacArthur High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  539

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.9%
African American:
2.4%
White:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Orange Grove Elementary ranks worse than 79.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 21st among 37 ranked elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.9%), African American (2.4%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orange Grove Elementary is 14.9, which is the 21st best among 37 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orange Grove Elementary is $11,081. 32 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orange Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Grove Elementary 3699th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Orange Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:


Aldine Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Aldine Independent School District (Isd) 790th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orange Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.60 1406th 3465 59.4%
2005 63.22 1360th 3475 60.9%
2006 53.93 1835th 3476 47.2%
2007 70.18 1065th 3724 71.4%
2008 69.56 1076th 3768 71.4%
2009 48.42 2326th 3884 40.1%
2010 43.19 2689th 3937 31.7%
2011 34.33 3205th 4095 21.7%
2012 37.59 3021st 4206 28.2%
2013 54.72 2026th 4221 52.0%
2014 51.42 2238th 4260 47.5%
2015 56.99 1957th 4320 54.7%
2016 19.88 3736th 4286 12.8%
2017 15.21 4007th 4329 7.4%
2018 25.60 3479th 4359 20.2%
2019 18.69 3984th 4479 11.1%
2021 10.29 4471st 4578 2.3%
2022 12.07 4326th 4581 5.6%
2023 19.79 4017th 4647 13.6%
2024 25.81 3699th 4675 20.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.59 1722nd 3226 46.6%
2019 26.83 2830th 3333 15.1%
2021 17.48 3296th 3446 4.4%
2022 19.77 3182nd 3487 8.7%
2023 28.23 2854th 3556 19.7%
2024 29.98 2769th 3638 23.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.27 1938th 3558 45.5%
2019 28.27 2954th 3684 19.8%
2021 18.72 3775th 3799 0.6%
2022 24.35 3425th 3952 13.3%
2023 25.41 3449th 4086 15.6%
2024 23.24 3653rd 4261 14.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.18 2962nd 4264 30.5%
2019 27.04 3637th 4309 15.6%
2021 12.38 4362nd 4451 2.0%
2022 17.67 4140th 4477 7.5%
2023 27.77 3658th 4521 19.1%
2024 31.03 3506th 4560 23.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.48 3521st 4306 18.2%
2019 19.01 3912th 4348 10.0%
2021 13.29 4314th 4499 4.1%
2022 15.75 4196th 4561 8.0%
2023 26.20 3653rd 4588 20.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.16 2639th 3106 15.0%
2019 6.52 3130th 3184 1.7%
2021 29.27 2356th 3006 21.6%
2022 24.96 2605th 2958 11.9%
2023 34.98 2431st 2980 18.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.35 2276th 4240 46.3%
2019 28.04 3528th 4295 17.9%
2021 17.47 4165th 4331 3.8%
2022 27.81 3643rd 4461 18.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.78 3379th 4319 21.8%
2019 20.38 3839th 4357 11.9%
2021 10.14 4431st 4498 1.5%
2022 11.10 4384th 4563 3.9%
2023 16.22 4185th 4585 8.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.20 1823rd 2483 26.6%
2019 34.59 1766th 2515 29.8%
2021 10.88 2431st 2444 0.5%
2022 61.44 717th 2421 70.4%
2023 28.91 1890th 2443 22.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.96 3051st 4168 26.8%
2019 23.97 3634th 4188 13.2%
2021 12.64 4241st 4329 2.0%
2022 14.31 4168th 4376 4.8%
2023 24.34 3724th 4401 15.4%
2024 28.91 3457th 4431 22.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Orange Grove Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Orange Grove Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 167 113 4 397 n/a n/a n/a 0 681
1989 169 91 4 450 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1990 194 101 2 496 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1991 171 104 1 523 0 n/a n/a 0 799
1992 131 93 3 572 0 n/a n/a 0 799
1993 137 82 1 543 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1994 91 78 0 464 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1995 89 120 0 441 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1996 89 120 0 441 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1997 82 182 1 450 0 n/a n/a 0 715
1998 56 215 2 376 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1999 43 252 0 381 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2000 58 210 2 371 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2001 50 221 3 420 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2002 30 169 2 600 1 n/a n/a 0 802
2003 30 169 2 600 1 n/a n/a 0 802
2004 25 140 2 578 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2005 25 94 1 566 0 n/a n/a 0 686
2006 23 115 0 596 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2007 25 109 2 613 2 n/a n/a 0 751
2008 19 123 3 654 2 n/a n/a 0 801
2009 14 87 3 679 2 n/a n/a 0 785
2010 14 71 1 649 1 n/a n/a 0 736
2011 6 59 0 661 0 0 5 0 731
2012 10 46 0 715 0 0 5 0 776
2013 11 42 0 801 0 0 1 0 855
2014 13 42 0 881 1 0 0 0 937
2015 10 45 0 875 3 0 1 0 934
2016 11 35 0 877 3 0 1 0 927
2017 14 38 1 836 4 0 0 0 893
2018 13 36 0 811 2 0 0 0 862
2019 12 36 0 752 4 0 0 0 804
2020 12 32 0 718 0 0 0 0 762
2021 15 21 0 614 0 0 1 0 651
2022 12 22 0 586 0 0 1 0 621
2023 8 14 0 557 0 0 2 0 581
2024 7 13 0 517 0 0 2 0 539

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 Orange Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 681 37.0 18.4 n/a
1989 714 n/a n/a n/a
1990 793 42.0 18.8 n/a
1991 799 42.5 18.8 n/a
1992 799 50.0 15.9 59.9
1993 763 49.0 15.6 68.9
1994 634 42.5 14.9 63.2
1995 650 41.7 15.6 64
1996 650 41.7 15.6 64
1997 715 43.2 16.6 75.5
1998 649 45.3 14.3 77.5
1999 676 45.8 14.8 88.3
2000 641 44.5 14.4 85.3
2001 694 48.1 14.4 83.7
2002 802 54.0 14.9 84.8
2003 802 54.0 14.9 84.8
2004 745 54.1 13.8 89
2005 686 55.6 12.3 84.8
2006 734 52.6 14.0 87.1
2007 751 55.2 13.6 92
2008 801 54.0 14.8 85.4
2009 785 54.3 14.4 90.1
2010 736 51.0 14.4 89
2011 731 43.0 17.0 78.7
2012 776 40.8 19.0 91.2
2013 855 46.9 18.2 90.8
2014 937 49.2 19.0 92.7
2015 934 56.0 16.6 91.1
2016 927 56.0 16.5 92.6
2017 893 55.0 16.2 90.4
2018 862 53.6 16.0 91.4
2019 804 43.3 18.5 90.3
2020 762 40.3 18.8 89.5
2021 651 42.0 15.4 94.2
2022 621 37.9 16.3 91.9
2023 581 27.4 21.1 95.5
2024 539 36.0 14.9 92.8

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 Orange Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 681 37.0 18.4 n/a
1989 714 n/a n/a n/a
1990 793 42.0 18.8 n/a
1991 799 42.5 18.8 n/a
1992 799 50.0 15.9 59.9
1993 763 49.0 15.6 68.9
1994 634 42.5 14.9 63.2
1995 650 41.7 15.6 64
1996 650 41.7 15.6 64
1997 715 43.2 16.6 75.5
1998 649 45.3 14.3 77.5
1999 676 45.8 14.8 88.3
2000 641 44.5 14.4 85.3
2001 694 48.1 14.4 83.7
2002 802 54.0 14.9 84.8
2003 802 54.0 14.9 84.8
2004 745 54.1 13.8 89
2005 686 55.6 12.3 84.8
2006 734 52.6 14.0 87.1
2007 751 55.2 13.6 92
2008 801 54.0 14.8 85.4
2009 785 54.3 14.4 90.1
2010 736 51.0 14.4 89
2011 731 43.0 17.0 78.7
2012 776 40.8 19.0 91.2
2013 855 46.9 18.2 90.8
2014 937 49.2 19.0 92.7
2015 934 56.0 16.6 91.1
2016 927 56.0 16.5 92.6
2017 893 55.0 16.2 90.4
2018 862 53.6 16.0 91.4
2019 804 43.3 18.5 90.3
2020 762 40.3 18.8 89.5
2021 651 42.0 15.4 94.2
2022 621 37.9 16.3 91.9
2023 581 27.4 21.1 95.5
2024 539 36.0 14.9 92.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Orange Grove Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,314 (15.4%) $7,241 (84.6%) $8,555
2020 $1,214 (13.1%) $8,029 (86.9%) $9,243
2021 $1,907 (17.2%) $9,174 (82.8%) $11,081

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3984th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4017th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Orange Grove Elementary)2623
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))2931
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Elementary)3433
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3930
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Orange Grove Elementary)2015
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))2411
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Elementary)2022
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))1911
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Orange Grove Elementary)2417
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3028
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Elementary)2420
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3832
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Orange Grove Elementary)150
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))2115
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Elementary)00
   4th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))1514
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Orange Grove Elementary)3042
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3539
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Elementary)5039
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))4932
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Orange Grove Elementary)2417
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3116
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Orange Grove Elementary)00
   5th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))4519
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Elementary)200
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))2010
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Orange Grove Elementary)00
   5th Grade Science (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))81
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students804581
 27.7%
African American3614
 61.1%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic752557
 25.9%
Pacific Islander00
White128
 33.3%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.3%95.5%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Orange Grove Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 539 students attended Orange Grove Elementary.

Students at Orange Grove Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% White.

Orange Grove Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Orange Grove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hambrick Middle
High : MacArthur 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 Texas Education Agency.

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