Oakland Middle School
Tel:
(615) 904-6760
Oakland Middle School serves 1,110 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Oakland Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Oakland Middle School's student population of 1,110 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 1,110 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Oakland Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,684 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oakland Middle School is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #933 out of 1684 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 35% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 2% |
Hispanic | 9% | 10% |
Black | 22% | 22% |
White | 63% | 63% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.55 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 48% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Rutherford County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oakland Middle School is Oakland High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Daniel Mckee Alternative School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John Pittard Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Murfreesboro John Pittard Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 803 students
0.2 miles
745 Dejarnett Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 396-0240 0.2 PK-6 803 - Murfreesboro Oakland High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,260 students
0.3 miles
2225 Patriot Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-3780 0.3 9-12 2,260 - Murfreesboro Daniel Mckee Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 47 students
2.1 miles
2623 Halls Hill Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2282 2.1 7-12 47 - Murfreesboro Discovery School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 387 students
2.3 miles
1165 Middle Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973 2.3 K-6 387 - Murfreesboro Reeves-rogers Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 432 students
2.3 miles
1807 Greenland Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973 2.3 K-6 432
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