Oakland Middle School vs. Blackman Middle School
Should I attend Oakland Middle School or Blackman 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
Oakland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Blackman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,063 students
1,596 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#278 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
259
476
Grade 7 Students
386
540
Grade 8 Students
418
580
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
25%
19%
% White
55%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%