Oak Middle School

45 Oak Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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Top 30%

Tel: (508) 841-1200

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Oak Middle School serves 985 students in grades 7-8.

Oak Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 985 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Oak Middle School's student population of 985 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

985 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Oak Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Oak Middle School is 0.63, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#394 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Oak Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

61%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

61%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Oak Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

34%

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

50%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Oak Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Oak Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

14%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oak Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Shrewsbury School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Middle School's ranking?

Oak Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Oak Middle School often compared to?

Oak Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Oak Middle School?

985 students attend Oak Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Oak Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Middle School?

Oak Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Oak Middle School offer ?

Oak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Oak Middle School part of?

Oak Middle School is part of Shrewsbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 985 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education