Oakdale Elementary School
Oakdale Elementary School serves 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Oakdale Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Oakdale Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Oakdale Elementary School's student population of 314 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 314 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oakdale Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Oakdale Elementary School is 0.04, which is less 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 | #1018 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 98% | 33% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tuscaloosa City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oakdale Elementary School is Sprayberry Education Center (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Westlawn Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Martin L King Junior Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tuscaloosa Martin L King Junior Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 436 students10
1.3 miles
2430 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3619 1.3 PK-5 436 - Tuscaloosa Westlawn Middle School Math: 10% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 389 students10
1.3 miles
1715 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3673 1.3 6-8 389 - Tuscaloosa Central Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 340 students10
1.6 miles
1510 Dinah Washington Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3570 1.6 PK-5 340 - Northport Collinsriverside Middle School Math: 33% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 545 students10
2.6 miles
1400 3rd St
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2680 2.6 6-8 545 - Northport Matthews Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 493 students10
2.7 miles
1225 Rice Mine Road
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2654 2.7 K-5 493
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