Is Orange Grove Elementary a good school?

Orange Grove Elementary ranks 948 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Orange Grove Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 386 students attended Orange Grove Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Orange Grove Elementary?

Students at Orange Grove Elementary are 64% Hispanic, 34% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Orange Grove Elementary attend?

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

Orange Grove Elementary

Summary:

Orange Grove Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Orange Grove Independent School District (ISD) in Texas, with 358 students. The school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing above average compared to other Texas elementary schools.

One key differentiator for Orange Grove Elementary is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White students (37.43%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have a majority Hispanic student population. The school also excels academically, consistently outperforming the state average on STAAR tests across reading, math, and science. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.1% of 3rd graders at Orange Grove Elementary were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. Additionally, the school ranks in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools for English Language Learners and in the top 15% for Gifted and Talented students, showcasing its ability to support diverse student needs.

While Orange Grove Elementary serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 67.6% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, the school's consistent performance and improvement over the past decade indicate its effectiveness in providing quality education to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Compared to nearby schools, particularly those in the Alice Independent School District, Orange Grove Elementary stands out with its higher test scores, rankings, and ratings, highlighting its strong academic performance relative to its peers. However, the school could focus on improving the performance of its Special Education and At-Risk student subgroups, which have lower rankings compared to the school's overall performance.

Detail:

Public 3-5

500 S Eugenia
Orange Grove, TX 78372

(361) 384-9358

District: Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
948^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,896

Students who attend Orange Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Orange Grove J H
High:	Orange Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 386

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.2%

White:

34.5%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orange Grove Elementary ranks better than 79.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.2%), White (34.5%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orange Grove Elementary is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Orange Grove Elementary employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orange Grove Elementary is $8,896.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orange Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Grove Elementary 948^th 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:

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 all students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2012	60.11	1698^th	4206	59.6%
2013	58.12	1847^th	4221	56.2%
2014	49.24	2379^th	4260	44.2%
2015	37.84	2966^th	4320	31.3%
2016	39.03	2878^th	4286	32.9%
2017	51.25	1898^th	4329	56.2%
2018	65.50	1229^th	4359	71.8%
2019	69.00	1116^th	4479	75.1%
2021	82.50	659^th	4578	85.6%
2022	79.64	769^th	4581	83.2%
2023	72.82	1046^th	4647	77.5%
2024	74.87	948^th	4675	79.7%

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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
2021	99.65	12^th	3446	99.7%
2022	89.37	142^nd	3487	95.9%
2024	52.63	1523^rd	3638	58.1%

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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
2018	37.62	2187^th	3558	38.5%
2019	40.70	2000^th	3684	45.7%
2021	71.60	522^nd	3799	86.3%
2022	59.80	1076^th	3952	72.8%
2023	36.07	2628^th	4086	35.7%
2024	46.68	2115^th	4261	50.4%

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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
2018	62.51	1237^th	4264	71.0%
2019	63.60	1144^th	4309	73.5%
2021	83.94	311^th	4451	93.0%
2022	80.65	441^st	4477	90.1%
2023	69.86	914^th	4521	79.8%
2024	74.90	682^nd	4560	85.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.56	1616^th	4306	62.5%
2019	68.09	1107^th	4348	74.5%
2021	84.79	534^th	4499	88.1%
2022	81.66	617^th	4561	86.5%
2023	72.60	991^st	4588	78.4%

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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
2018	65.84	1158^th	3106	62.7%
2019	79.01	73^rd	3184	97.7%
2021	83.90	42^nd	3006	98.6%
2022	74.56	461^st	2958	84.4%
2023	69.69	846^th	2980	71.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.40	3071^st	4240	27.6%
2019	34.72	3066^th	4295	28.6%
2021	69.87	750^th	4331	82.7%
2022	55.20	1746^th	4461	60.9%

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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
2018	69.61	1032^nd	4319	76.1%
2019	67.29	1130^th	4357	74.1%
2021	77.24	789^th	4498	82.5%
2022	75.11	916^th	4563	79.9%
2023	70.47	1098^th	4585	76.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.73	1487^th	4168	64.3%
2019	58.15	1493^rd	4188	64.4%
2021	79.29	536^th	4329	87.6%
2022	75.49	690^th	4376	84.2%
2023	69.19	974^th	4401	77.9%
2024	68.95	995^th	4431	77.5%

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Rank History for White students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.66	947^th	3127	69.7%
2019	68.53	839^th	3142	73.3%
2021	75.57	536^th	3082	82.6%
2022	69.62	783^rd	3082	74.6%
2023	67.83	888^th	3106	71.4%
2024	70.01	754^th	3078	75.5%

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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 Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	114	0	1	163	0	2	280
2012	109	0	1	144	0	3	257
2013	103	0	0	154	0	3	260
2014	104	0	2	181	1	2	290
2015	107	0	1	176	0	0	284
2016	101	0	0	179	0	0	280
2017	114	0	1	197	0	1	313
2018	107	0	1	183	0	2	293
2019	113	1	0	155	0	0	269
2020	222	2	1	298	0	3	526
2021	207	0	1	273	0	1	482
2022	150	0	1	213	0	3	367
2023	134	0	1	222	0	1	358
2024	133	0	0	248	0	5	386

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
2011	280	17.3	16.1	63.9
2012	257	15.3	16.7	65
2013	260	17.2	15.0	64.6
2014	290	16.7	17.2	60.3
2015	284	16.0	17.7	57
2016	280	17.0	16.4	57.9
2017	313	17.9	17.4	61.3
2018	293	20.0	14.6	60.1
2019	269	16.2	16.5	60.6
2020	526	32.9	15.9	58.6
2021	482	34.0	14.1	62.9
2022	367	25.0	14.6	61.3
2023	358	25.2	14.1	67.6
2024	386	26.0	14.8	66.8

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
2011	280	17.3	16.1	63.9
2012	257	15.3	16.7	65
2013	260	17.2	15.0	64.6
2014	290	16.7	17.2	60.3
2015	284	16.0	17.7	57
2016	280	17.0	16.4	57.9
2017	313	17.9	17.4	61.3
2018	293	20.0	14.6	60.1
2019	269	16.2	16.5	60.6
2020	526	32.9	15.9	58.6
2021	482	34.0	14.1	62.9
2022	367	25.0	14.6	61.3
2023	358	25.2	14.1	67.6
2024	386	26.0	14.8	66.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,577 (17.9%)	$7,232 (82.1%)	$8,809
2020	$1,470 (18.2%)	$6,624 (81.8%)	$8,093
2021	$1,883 (21.2%)	$7,013 (78.8%)	$8,896

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orange Grove Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1116^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1046^th of 4647 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Reading (Orange Grove Elementary)	55	65	10%
4th Grade Reading (Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd))	55	65	10%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Elementary)	59	56	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd))	59	56	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Orange Grove Elementary)	48	51	3%
5th Grade Reading (Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd))	48	51	3%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Elementary)	59	49	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd))	59	49	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Orange Grove Elementary)	52	42	10%
5th Grade Science (Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd))	52	42	10%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	269	358	33.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	155	222	43.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	113	134	18.6%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.6%	67.6%	7%

Schools Near Orange Grove Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orange Grove Elementary	Public	3-5	500 S Eugenia	Orange Grove	78372	Jim Wells County	Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 384-9358	386	26	14.8	66.8%	133 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	248 (64.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	74.9	948^th of 4675 public elementary schools	79.7%		72.8	1046^th of 4647 public elementary schools	77.5%	98	62.1	71.9	65.6	50.0	59.4	57.1	23.5	$8,896	$1,883	$7,013
Orange Grove Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	205 Dahme Ave	Orange Grove	78372	Jim Wells County	Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 384-2316	425	25	16.9	66.1%	144 (33.9%)	0 (0.0%)	274 (64.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)								(n/a)								$10,759	$2,341	$8,418
Mathis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	315 S Duval	Mathis	78368	San Patricio County	Mathis Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 547-4106	394	27	14.3	89.6%	34 (8.6%)	1 (0.3%)	354 (89.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)								(n/a)								$11,655	$1,275	$10,380
Agua Dulce Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Longhorn Dr	Agua Dulce	78330	Nueces County	Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 998-2335	169	14	12.0	82.2%	30 (17.8%)	1 (0.6%)	138 (81.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.5	2175^th of 4675 public elementary schools	53.5%		30.7	3359^th of 4647 public elementary schools	27.7%	1184	35.5	51.4	77.8	25.8	31.4	59.3	25.9	$11,276	$891	$10,384
Mathis Intermediate	Public	3-5	410 E San Patricio Ave	Mathis	78368	San Patricio County	Mathis Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 547-2472	303	22	14.0	84.2%	44 (14.5%)	3 (1.0%)	252 (83.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	46.2	2410^th of 4675 public elementary schools	48.4%		47.2	2335^th of 4647 public elementary schools	49.8%	75	58.0	49.5	47.5	25.0	36.1	47.5	22.0	$12,901	$2,167	$10,735
Banquete Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5436 Bulldog Ln	Banquete	78339	Nueces County	Banquete Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 387-4329	355	32	11.1	65.1%	53 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	302 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.8	3258^th of 4675 public elementary schools	30.3%		43.2	2586^th of 4647 public elementary schools	44.4%	672	25.0	35.6	61.5	19.6	33.9	44.2	17.3	$11,621	$1,213	$10,408
Schallert Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Jim Wells St	Alice	78332	Jim Wells County	Alice Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 664-6361	563	32	17.6	79.9%	65 (11.5%)	1 (0.2%)	489 (86.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	67.1	1243^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	73.4%		54.9	1894^th of 4647 public elementary schools	59.2%	651	62.2	61.6	50.6	56.1	51.2	57.3	22.5	$9,282	$1,801	$7,481
Dubose Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 N Cameron St	Alice	78332	Jim Wells County	Alice Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 664-7512	525	31	17.2	93.0%	37 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	482 (91.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	48.4	2251^st of 4675 public elementary schools	51.9%		20.5	3976^th of 4647 public elementary schools	14.4%	1725	42.9	49.3	42.5	38.2	49.3	46.3	26.3
Noonan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 W Third St	Alice	78332	Jim Wells County	Alice Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 664-7591	542	33	16.2	89.3%	40 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	500 (92.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34.4	3165^th of 4675 public elementary schools	32.3%		27.1	3563^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	23.3%	398	36.6	47.1	36.6	25.9	46.0	43.9	7.3	$9,307	$1,818	$7,489
Saenz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 S Johnson St	Alice	78332	Jim Wells County	Alice Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 664-4981	528	29	18.1	88.1%	24 (4.5%)	4 (0.8%)	499 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46.4	2389^th of 4675 public elementary schools	48.9%		33.2	3206^th of 4647 public elementary schools	31.0%	817	36.3	39.5	60.0	30.9	62.8	37.5	21.3	$9,782	$1,818	$7,964

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