Oak Middle School

45 Oak Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 941 students in grades 7-8, Oak Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 941 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • 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 941 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
941 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers

School Rankings

Oak Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#280 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
62%
41%
63%
44%
63%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
35%
7%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
44%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Middle School's ranking?
Oak Middle School is ranked #280 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Oak Middle School?
941 students attend Oak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Oak Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Middle School?
Oak Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oak Middle School part of?
Oak Middle School is part of Shrewsbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 941 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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