Oakwood Junior High School

1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 302 students in grades 7-8, Oakwood Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5% in OH
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakwood Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Oakwood Junior High School's student population of 302 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
302 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Oakwood Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakwood Junior High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (OH)
#34 out of 3137 schools
(Top 5%)
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89%
50%
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88%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
7%
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Black
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17%
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White
81%
67%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
6%
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0.33
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakwood Junior High School's ranking?
Oakwood Junior High School is ranked #34 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Oakwood Junior High School often compared to?
Oakwood Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Oakwood Junior High School?
302 students attend Oakwood Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Oakwood Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakwood Junior High School?
Oakwood Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakwood Junior High School offer ?
Oakwood Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Oakwood Junior High School part of?
Oakwood Junior High School is part of Oakwood City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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