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Olive Branch Middle

6530 S. BLOCKER STREET, OLIVE BRANCH, MS, 38654

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 55 of 153 in Mississippi

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About Olive Branch Middle

Olive Branch Middle School is a public middle school in the DeSoto County School District for students in grades 6–8. The school has about 710 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1, which means that students always get help with their lessons. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds, which is a result of Olive Branch's growth as a suburb and the mix of people who live there. The main subjects at Olive Branch Middle School are math, English language arts, science, and social studies. There are also electives and activities for students to do. According to USA News, about 57% of students are good at math and 43% are good at reading. This shows that students are doing well in school but could do better in reading. Teachers stress the importance of structured lessons, assessments that are in line with the lessons, and getting students involved. The school gets money from public schools and benefits from resources and community involvement from all over the district. Olive Branch Middle School is in a city known for having good schools and being a good place to live. It provides a stable learning environment and more chances to do better in school, making it one of the best schools in Mississippi.

Contact Information

Address

6530 S. BLOCKER STREET, OLIVE BRANCH, MS, 38654

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Phone

(662) 895-4610

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 43% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
714
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 55 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Olive Branch Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:10 AM – 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 29.27%
Asian 1.4%
Hispanic 4.48%
Black 53.36%
Two+ Races 11.48%
Native Am. 0%
White
29.27%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic
4.48%
Black
53.36%
Two+ Races
11.48%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 714
47.2%
337 Female
52.8%
377 Male

Student Population

714 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

357 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The DeSoto County School District, which includes Olive Branch Middle School, was again awarded an “A” rating in the 2025 state accountability results by the Mississippi Department of Education, reflecting overall district academic strength and continuous improvement. This district-wide success supports a positive learning environment for all students in member schools.

FAQ

Q1. Do teachers use group learning activities in their classrooms?

Ans. Working in groups helps you learn how to talk to people.

Q2: How does the school help students take responsibility?

Ans. Students know what they need to do when expectations are clear.

Q3. Do students learn about creative subjects?

Ans. Creative activities go well with schoolwork.

Q4. Does the school have counselors or other people who can help?

Ans. Guidance support helps students with problems they have at school.

Q5. Do teachers want students to learn more about things they are interested in?

Ans. Activities that are based on interests help people grow.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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