Blackman Middle School vs. Oakland Middle School
Should I attend Blackman Middle School or Oakland Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Blackman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Oakland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,596 students in grades 6-8, Blackman Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 1,063 students in grades 6-8, Oakland Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,596 students
1,063 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#619 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
476
259
Grade 7 Students
540
386
Grade 8 Students
580
418
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
19%
25%
% White
55%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%