Serving 672 students in grades 6-8, Orange Grove Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orange Grove Middle School's student population of 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. May 24, 2026
School Rankings
Orange Grove Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Grove Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#235 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
26%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
57%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Grove Middle School's ranking?
Orange Grove Middle School is ranked #235 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Orange Grove Middle School often compared to?
Orange Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Esperero Canyon Middle School, Tortolita Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Orange Grove Middle School?
672 students attend Orange Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Orange Grove Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Grove Middle School?
Orange Grove Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orange Grove Middle School offer ?
Orange Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange Grove Middle School part of?
Orange Grove Middle School is part of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District.
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