Serving 172 students in grades 6-8, Oliver Springs Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Oliver Springs Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Oliver Springs, TN, covering approximately 351.8 square miles. Families typically travel 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 17.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 31.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oliver Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Oliver Springs Middle School's student population of 172 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Oliver Springs Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver Springs Middle School is 0.12, 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
#382 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Springs Middle School's ranking?
Oliver Springs Middle School is ranked #382 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Oliver Springs Middle School often compared to?
Oliver Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dyllis Springs Elementary School, Norwood Middle School, Oliver Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Oliver Springs Middle School?
172 students attend Oliver Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Oliver Springs Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Oliver Springs Middle School offer ?
Oliver Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oliver Springs Middle School part of?
Oliver Springs Middle School is part of Roane County School District.
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