Jefferson Middle School vs. Oakland Middle School
Should I attend Jefferson 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
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Oakland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 571 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri 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% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 583 students in grades 6-8, Oakland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
571 students
583 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#517 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1791 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
25%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
195
181
Grade 7 Students
196
196
Grade 8 Students
180
206
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
21%
33%
% White
61%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%