William Henry Oliver Middle School
Tel:
(615)332-3011
- William Henry Oliver Middle School serves 834 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
Top Placements
William Henry Oliver Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- William Henry Oliver Middle School's student population of 834 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 834 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William Henry Oliver Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William Henry Oliver Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | #129 out of 573 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 10% |
| Black | 29% | 22% |
| White | 50% | 63% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Davidson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William Henry Oliver Middle School is The Academy At Opry Mills (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mcmurray Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is May Werthan Shayne Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nashville May Werthan Shayne Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 751 students
0.0 miles
6217 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615)332-3020 0.0 PK-4 751 - Brentwood Edmondson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 792 students
2.1 miles
851 Edmondson Pk
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615)472-4360 2.1 K-5 792 - Antioch Henry C. Maxwell Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 643 students
2.2 miles
5535 Blue Hole Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615)333-7180 2.2 PK-4 643 - Nashville Mcmurray Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 851 students
2.5 miles
520 Mcmurray Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615)333-5126 2.5 5-8 851 - Antioch A. Z. Kelley Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 820 students
2.6 miles
5834 Pettus Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615)941-7535 2.6 PK-4 820
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