Oak Knoll Middle School
Oak Knoll Middle School serves 903 students in grades 6-8.
Oak Knoll Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Oak Knoll Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Oak Knoll Middle School's student population of 903 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 903 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oak Knoll Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oak Knoll Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #408 out of 1791 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 80% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| Black | 8% | 22% |
| White | 83% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hanover County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oak Knoll Middle School is Hanover High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Chickahominy Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kersey Creek Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mechanicsville Hanover High School Math: 78% | Reading: 90%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,379 student10
0.0 miles
10307 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3700 0 9-12 1,379 - Mechanicsville The Georgetown School Alternative School
0.1 miles
10000 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3460 0.1 n/a n/a - Mechanicsville Kersey Creek Elementary School Math: 90% | Reading: 89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 725 students10
0.1 miles
10004 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440 0.1 PK-5 725 - Mechanicsville The Hanover Center For Trades And Technology Vocational School
0.4 miles
10002 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440 0.4 n/a n/a - Mechanicsville Pearson's Corner Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 89%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 583 students10
0.8 miles
8290 New Ashcake Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3660 0.8 PK-5 583
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