Oak Mountain Intermediate School serves 636 students in grades 4-5.
Oak Mountain Intermediate School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Mountain Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Mountain Intermediate School's student population of 636 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
636 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Oak Mountain Intermediate School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Oak Mountain Intermediate School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%

Hispanic
10%
10%

Black
13%
32%

White
70%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
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 Oak Mountain Intermediate School's ranking?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School is ranked #56 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Oak Mountain Intermediate School?
636 students attend Oak Mountain Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Oak Mountain Intermediate School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Mountain Intermediate School?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Oak Mountain Intermediate School offer ?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Oak Mountain Intermediate School part of?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School is part of Shelby County School District.
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