Summary:
In zip code 78372 (Orange Grove, TX), there are two elementary schools serving the Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked in the top 21% of Texas districts and serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.
Orange Grove Pri serves Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade with 409 students and a higher student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1, while Orange Grove Elementary serves 3rd through 5th grade with 386 students and a lower ratio of 14.7:1. A notable spending paradox exists: the Primary school spends $1,863 more per student ($10,759 vs. $8,896) despite having larger class sizes, suggesting higher costs may be driven by early childhood programs or special services rather than teacher staffing. The Primary school also serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (68.46% free/reduced lunch) compared to the Elementary school (58.81%).
Orange Grove Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently exceeding state averages in Reading and Math across all tested grades—for example, 74.8% of 3rd graders were proficient in Reading versus 52.02% statewide. However, 5th-grade Science is a clear weakness, with only 27.64% proficient, falling below the state average of 29.57%. The school's state ranking has shown a slight downward trend from the 80th percentile to a projected 75th percentile, indicating a need to monitor performance. Despite serving a high-poverty population, the district's effective pipeline from Primary to Elementary suggests successful preparation for standardized testing, making the Science gap the most actionable area for improvement.
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