Serving 667 students in grades 7-8, Oxford Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oxford Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Oxford, MS school district, covering approximately 86.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 11.3 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oxford Middle School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
667 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oxford Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford Middle School's ranking?
Oxford Middle School is ranked #256 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Oxford Middle School often compared to?
Oxford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Middle School, Tupelo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Oxford Middle School?
667 students attend Oxford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Oxford Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oxford Middle School?
Oxford Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oxford Middle School offer ?
Oxford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oxford Middle School part of?
Oxford Middle School is part of Oxford School District.
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