Is Orange Grove J H a good school?

Orange Grove J H ranks 616 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Orange Grove J H?

In the 2023-24 school year, 379 students attended Orange Grove J H.

What is the racial makeup of Orange Grove J H?

Students at Orange Grove J H are 57% Hispanic, 41% White, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Orange Grove J H attend?

Students who attend Orange Grove J H usually go on to attend Orange Grove High School

Orange Grove J H

Summary:

Orange Grove J H is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 with 396 students, located in Orange Grove, Texas, and part of the Alice Independent School District (Isd).

Orange Grove J H consistently outperforms the state average in STAAR test scores, with proficiency rates as high as 71.76% in 7th grade reading, compared to the state average of 52.08%. The school also stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 40.66% White and 58.33% Hispanic students, in contrast to nearby schools like Adams Middle and Banquete J H, which have much higher Hispanic student populations. Additionally, Orange Grove J H maintains a 0.0% dropout rate, significantly lower than the state average, and spends more per student ($10,142 in 2020-2021) than the state average, which may contribute to its academic success.

Over the past several years, Orange Grove J H has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from 1,385 out of 2,193 Texas middle schools in 2018-2019 to 616 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly strong among certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and White students, who rank in the top 500 and top 450 middle schools in Texas, respectively, in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (62.37% free/reduced lunch recipients), Orange Grove J H is able to maintain strong academic outcomes, suggesting the school is effectively supporting its economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

600 Theil St
Orange Grove, TX 78372-0534

(361) 384-2323

District: Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
616^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,142

Students who attend Orange Grove J H usually attend:

High:

Orange Grove High School

Feeder schools for Orange Grove J H:

Elementary:	Orange Grove Elementary
	Orange Grove Pri

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.3%

White:

41.2%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orange Grove J H ranks better than 73.9% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.82. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.3%), White (41.2%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orange Grove J H is 17.3. (See more...)

Compare Orange Grove J H employs 21.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orange Grove J H is $10,142.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orange Grove J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Grove J H 616^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Orange Grove J H in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd) 178^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orange Grove J H

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Rank History for all students at Orange Grove J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	62.01	622^nd	1573	60.5%
2005	68.33	460^th	1582	70.9%
2006	64.13	568^th	1585	64.2%
2007	61.06	669^th	1684	60.3%
2008	65.99	536^th	1718	68.8%
2009	63.75	627^th	1763	64.4%
2010	57.42	845^th	1803	53.1%
2011	57.00	897^th	1895	52.7%
2012	57.19	829^th	1951	57.5%
2013	53.48	958^th	1973	51.4%
2014	40.32	1283^rd	1987	35.4%
2015	39.24	1362^nd	2043	33.3%
2016	39.58	1315^th	1987	33.8%
2017	33.84	1374^th	2027	32.2%
2018	39.50	1254^th	2080	39.7%
2019	37.07	1385^th	2193	36.8%
2021	62.22	681^st	2252	69.8%
2022	52.66	945^th	2254	58.1%
2023	71.89	478^th	2330	79.5%
2024	66.82	616^th	2361	73.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Orange Grove J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	15.44	1352^nd	1376	1.7%
2024	63.84	432^nd	1760	75.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Orange Grove J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.49	911^th	1597	43.0%
2019	29.36	1275^th	1626	21.6%
2021	56.01	478^th	1712	72.1%
2022	46.95	748^th	1757	57.4%
2023	54.40	554^th	1815	69.5%
2024	25.12	1588^th	1881	15.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orange Grove J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.42	1554^th	2039	23.8%
2019	27.52	1693^rd	2073	18.3%
2021	49.23	986^th	2172	54.6%
2022	44.04	1195^th	2220	46.2%
2023	65.18	554^th	2251	75.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Orange Grove J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.10	1338^th	2008	33.4%
2019	33.62	1448^th	2047	29.3%
2021	58.41	757^th	2151	64.8%
2022	56.39	828^th	2221	62.7%
2023	71.31	466^th	2241	79.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Orange Grove J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.37	946^th	1430	33.8%
2019	49.07	925^th	1446	36.0%
2021	73.65	363^rd	1501	75.8%
2022	65.69	524^th	1488	64.8%
2023	64.27	599^th	1481	59.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Orange Grove J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.15	1657^th	2008	17.5%
2019	27.87	1695^th	2058	17.6%
2021	27.62	1743^rd	2118	17.7%
2022	41.92	1203^rd	2182	44.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Orange Grove J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.68	1137^th	2030	44.0%
2019	40.03	1219^th	2069	41.1%
2021	63.69	612^th	2168	71.8%
2022	47.84	1060^th	2228	52.4%
2023	70.98	479^th	2245	78.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orange Grove J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.54	1433^rd	1895	24.4%
2019	31.75	1428^th	1935	26.2%
2021	54.25	755^th	2043	63.0%
2022	44.38	1083^rd	2077	47.9%
2023	69.25	446^th	2116	78.9%
2024	61.39	618^th	2108	70.7%

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Rank History for White students at Orange Grove J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.39	861^st	1673	48.5%
2019	38.82	1090^th	1684	35.3%
2021	66.34	452^nd	1700	73.4%
2022	57.39	647^th	1723	62.4%
2023	69.63	438^th	1749	75.0%
2024	60.09	601^st	1724	65.1%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Orange Grove J H

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	112	0	0	156	0	n/a	n/a	268
1990	117	0	0	156	0	n/a	n/a	273
1991	129	0	1	167	0	n/a	n/a	297
1992	144	0	0	179	0	n/a	n/a	323
1993	148	0	0	176	0	n/a	n/a	324
1994	125	1	0	172	0	n/a	n/a	298
1995	129	2	0	193	1	n/a	n/a	325
1996	129	2	0	193	1	n/a	n/a	325
1997	145	2	0	200	1	n/a	n/a	348
1998	142	2	0	210	0	n/a	n/a	354
1999	133	1	0	185	2	n/a	n/a	321
2000	134	3	0	204	1	n/a	n/a	342
2001	141	0	0	202	0	n/a	n/a	343
2002	164	1	1	228	0	n/a	n/a	394
2003	164	1	1	228	0	n/a	n/a	394
2004	169	1	1	223	0	n/a	n/a	394
2005	174	0	0	212	2	n/a	n/a	388
2006	165	0	0	201	1	n/a	n/a	367
2007	191	2	1	208	1	n/a	n/a	403
2008	186	0	1	224	0	n/a	n/a	411
2009	194	0	1	234	0	n/a	n/a	429
2010	190	0	0	241	0	n/a	n/a	431
2011	187	0	1	241	0	0	5	434
2012	197	0	1	241	0	0	4	443
2013	179	0	1	243	0	0	5	428
2014	159	0	2	243	0	0	3	407
2015	152	0	3	253	0	0	6	414
2016	156	0	3	267	0	0	3	429
2017	164	0	2	251	0	0	1	418
2018	166	0	1	274	0	0	1	442
2019	162	0	1	275	0	0	2	440
2020	163	1	1	282	0	0	3	450
2021	154	0	1	256	0	0	1	412
2022	158	0	0	240	0	0	4	402
2023	161	0	0	231	0	0	4	396
2024	156	0	1	217	0	0	5	379

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 J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	268	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	273	18.0	15.1	n/a
1991	297	18.4	16.1	n/a
1992	323	18.7	17.2	49.8
1993	324	19.0	17.1	58.3
1994	298	20.6	14.5	43.3
1995	325	23.3	13.9	47.1
1996	325	23.3	13.9	47.1
1997	348	24.8	14.0	54.9
1998	354	26.7	13.3	48
1999	321	23.2	13.8	58.9
2000	342	24.2	14.1	59.9
2001	343	23.7	14.5	61.2
2002	394	26.9	14.6	64.5
2003	394	26.9	14.6	64.5
2004	394	29.5	13.4	64.2
2005	388	28.0	13.9	63.1
2006	367	28.2	13.0	56.1
2007	403	29.0	13.9	52.6
2008	411	30.2	13.6	52.1
2009	429	30.0	14.3	55.9
2010	431	31.2	13.8	59.9
2011	434	28.3	15.3	62
2012	443	26.9	16.4	59.1
2013	428	27.8	15.3	56.3
2014	407	29.0	14.0	56
2015	414	30.0	13.8	58.5
2016	429	30.0	14.3	59.7
2017	418	29.0	14.3	62
2018	442	28.4	15.5	62
2019	440	30.9	14.2	57.7
2020	450	30.9	14.5	61.8
2021	412	32.2	12.7	60.4
2022	402	29.9	13.4	60.7
2023	396	27.3	14.4	62.4
2024	379	21.8	17.3	62.5

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 J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	268	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	273	18.0	15.1	n/a
1991	297	18.4	16.1	n/a
1992	323	18.7	17.2	49.8
1993	324	19.0	17.1	58.3
1994	298	20.6	14.5	43.3
1995	325	23.3	13.9	47.1
1996	325	23.3	13.9	47.1
1997	348	24.8	14.0	54.9
1998	354	26.7	13.3	48
1999	321	23.2	13.8	58.9
2000	342	24.2	14.1	59.9
2001	343	23.7	14.5	61.2
2002	394	26.9	14.6	64.5
2003	394	26.9	14.6	64.5
2004	394	29.5	13.4	64.2
2005	388	28.0	13.9	63.1
2006	367	28.2	13.0	56.1
2007	403	29.0	13.9	52.6
2008	411	30.2	13.6	52.1
2009	429	30.0	14.3	55.9
2010	431	31.2	13.8	59.9
2011	434	28.3	15.3	62
2012	443	26.9	16.4	59.1
2013	428	27.8	15.3	56.3
2014	407	29.0	14.0	56
2015	414	30.0	13.8	58.5
2016	429	30.0	14.3	59.7
2017	418	29.0	14.3	62
2018	442	28.4	15.5	62
2019	440	30.9	14.2	57.7
2020	450	30.9	14.5	61.8
2021	412	32.2	12.7	60.4
2022	402	29.9	13.4	60.7
2023	396	27.3	14.4	62.4
2024	379	21.8	17.3	62.5

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 Orange Grove J H

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,570 (16.5%)	$7,959 (83.5%)	$9,529
2020	$1,557 (17.4%)	$7,368 (82.5%)	$8,926
2021	$1,791 (17.7%)	$8,351 (82.3%)	$10,142

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orange Grove J H

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1385^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 478^th of 2330 Middle schools	42.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Orange Grove J H)	28	64	36%
6th Grade Reading (Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd))	28	64	36%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove J H)	42	31	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd))	42	31	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Orange Grove J H)	35	73	38%
7th Grade Reading (Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd))	35	73	38%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove J H)	34	34
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd))	34	34
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Orange Grove J H)	40	80	40%
8th Grade Reading (Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd))	40	80	40%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove J H)	52	54	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd))	52	54	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Orange Grove J H)	49	63	14%
8th Grade Science (Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd))	49	63	14%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Orange Grove J H)	13	45	32%
8th Grade Social Studies (Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd))	13	45	32%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	440	396	10%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	275	231	16%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	162	161	0.6%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.7%	62.4%	4.6%

Schools Near Orange Grove J H

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orange Grove J H	Public	6-8	600 Theil St	Orange Grove	78372	Jim Wells County	Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 384-2323	379	22	17.3	62.5%	156 (41.2%)	0 (0.0%)	217 (57.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	66.8	616^th of 2361 public middle schools	73.9%		71.9	478^th of 2330 public middle schools	79.5%	138		65.1	71.8	65.0	28.2	33.3	46.7	52.5	36.7	$10,142	$1,791	$8,351
Mathis Middle	Public	6-8	1627 E San Patricio Ave	Mathis	78368	San Patricio County	Mathis Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 547-2381	345	19	18.1	86.4%	53 (15.4%)	2 (0.6%)	285 (82.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	34	1603^rd of 2361 public middle schools	32.1%		51.2	1035^th of 2330 public middle schools	55.6%	568	100.0	46.2	42.1	43.1	17.1	26.6	55.2	20.0	16.7	$10,431	$1,845	$8,586
Banquete J H	Public	6-8	4334 4th St	Banquete	78339	Nueces County	Banquete Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 387-6504	174	17	10.3	69.0%	20 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	154 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.3	966^th of 2361 public middle schools	59.1%		59.2	806^th of 2330 public middle schools	65.4%	160	85.7	63.3	65.3	65.1	31.7	46.9	22.5	33.3	17.5	$12,419	$938	$11,481
Adams Middle	Public	6-8	901 E Third St	Alice	78332	Jim Wells County	Alice Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 660-2055	966	75	12.8	83.7%	85 (8.8%)	5 (0.5%)	872 (90.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	29.8	1742^nd of 2361 public middle schools	26.2%		22.7	1897^th of 2330 public middle schools	18.6%	155	90.5	41.8	42.2	39.8	11.5	30.7	31.2	24.9	17.9	$10,173	$1,501	$8,673

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