OAK GROVE MIDDLE

703 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Oak Grove Middle School, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Bloomington Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. Its curriculum is designed to support diverse learning styles, offering a variety of core subjects alongside exploratory courses that encourage students to discover new interests and develop critical thinking skills.

Beyond the classroom, Oak Grove places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs, which allow students to build connections with their peers and foster a sense of belonging. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the faculty and staff at Oak Grove aim to equip students with the tools necessary for academic success and responsible citizenship in a supportive, student-centered atmosphere.

703

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAK GROVE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	128
Black	119
Asian	52
Two or More	62
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
337 (47.9 %)
Hispanic
128 (18.2 %)
Black
119 (16.9 %)
Two or More
62 (8.8 %)
Asian
52 (7.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)681-6600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	703
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 244

Grade 7 220

Grade 8 239