Serving 955 students in grades 5-8, Oak View Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 955 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak View Middle School's student population of 955 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
955 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak View Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak View Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1035 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
23%
21%
White
52%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak View Middle School's ranking?
Oak View Middle School is ranked #1035 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Oak View Middle School often compared to?
Oak View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kanapaha Middle School, Fort Clarke Middle School, Howard W. Bishop Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Oak View Middle School?
955 students attend Oak View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Oak View Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak View Middle School?
Oak View Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oak View Middle School offer ?
Oak View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Oak View Middle School part of?
Oak View Middle School is part of Alachua School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day for Students
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First Day for Students
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
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