Serving 1,151 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,151 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Oakland Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Oakland Middle School is ranked #623 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Oakland Middle School often compared to?
Oakland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Oakland Middle School?
1,151 students attend Oakland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Oakland Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Middle School?
Oakland Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oakland Middle School offer ?
Oakland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oakland Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,151 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
