Serving 319 students in grades 7-8, Oakwood Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Oakwood Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Dayton, OH, encompassing approximately 2.2 square miles. The area is typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakwood Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oakwood Junior High School's student population of 319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakwood Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakwood Junior High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 3181 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
17%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Lumberjack/lumberjill
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakwood Junior High School's ranking?
Oakwood Junior High School is ranked #81 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Oakwood Junior High School often compared to?
Oakwood Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Oakwood Junior High School?
319 students attend Oakwood Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Oakwood Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakwood Junior High School?
Oakwood Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakwood Junior High School offer ?
Oakwood Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakwood Junior High School part of?
Oakwood Junior High School is part of Oakwood City School District.
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