Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge serves 712 students in grades 3-6.
Oak Ridge placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (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 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Ridge's student population of 712 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Ridge is ranked within the top 50% 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 Ridge is 0.21, 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
#646 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
2%
10%
White
89%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oak Ridge often compared to?
Oak Ridgeis often viewed alongside schools like Orleans Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Oak Ridge?
712 students attend Oak Ridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Oak Ridge students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oak Ridge offer ?
Oak Ridge offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Ridge part of?
Oak Ridge is part of Sandwich School District.
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