ORANGE GROVE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL

ORANGE GROVE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in TAMPA, FL with about 521 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, ORANGE GROVE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ORANGE GROVE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL, located in Tampa, Florida, operates as a specialized magnet institution within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to attract students from across the district by offering a focused curriculum that differs from traditional neighborhood schools. The institution emphasizes specialized academic programming and rigorous standards, aiming to provide unique educational opportunities that cater to specific student interests and aptitudes while preparing them for high school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the larger infrastructure of the Hillsborough County school system, which is one of the largest and most diverse districts in the United States. By maintaining a magnet status, Orange Grove provides a structured environment that encourages student engagement through its specific academic themes. Parents and students interested in enrolling typically participate in a district-wide choice process, as these programs are highly sought after for their commitment to academic excellence and specialized instruction.

For more information, contact ORANGE GROVE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL at (813) 276-5717 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.