Petal Middle School vs. Oak Grove Middle School
Should you attend Petal Middle School or Oak Grove Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Petal Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Oak Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 645 students in grades 7-8, Petal Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 1,160 students in grades 6-8, Oak Grove Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
645 students
1,160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
89 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#203 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
345
Grade 7 Students
343
422
Grade 8 Students
302
393
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
18%
47%
% White
72%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%