Oak Park Middle School
Oak Park Middle School serves 645 students in grades 6-8.
Oak Park Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Oak Park Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Oak Park Middle School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 645 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oak Park Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oak Park Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #551 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 8% |
| Black | 20% | 33% |
| White | 51% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oak Park Middle School is Decatur High Developmental (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Horizon High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Somerville Road Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Decatur High Developmental Special Education School Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
0.5 miles
1011a Prospect Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008 0.5 9-12 36 - Decatur Somerville Road Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 393 students10
0.5 miles
1302 5th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3033 0.5 PK-5 393 - Decatur Decatur High School Math: 36% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,036 student10
0.7 miles
1011 Prospect Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3011 0.7 9-12 1,036 - Decatur Walter Jackson Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 286 students10
0.8 miles
1950 Park St Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3031 0.8 K-5 286 - Decatur Bankscaddell Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 473 students10
1.3 miles
211 Gordon Dr Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3040 1.3 PK-5 473
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