Oakman Middle School

142 School St
Oakman, AL 35579
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oakman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Oakman Middle School's student population of 647 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
647 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Oakman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakman Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#994 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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4%
24%
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37%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
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Black
5%
32%
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White
91%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakman Middle School's ranking?
Oakman Middle School is ranked #994 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Oakman Middle School?
647 students attend Oakman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Oakman Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakman Middle School?
Oakman Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Oakman Middle School offer ?
Oakman Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Oakman Middle School part of?
Oakman Middle School is part of Walker County School District.

School Reviews

5   9/12/2012
A warm friendly school that reflects the community that cares for their students and their school.
- Posted by Parent - Polly

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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