Serving 669 students in grades 5-8, William Henry Oliver Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
William Henry Oliver Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Henry Oliver Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend William Henry Oliver Middle School?
669 students attend William Henry Oliver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of William Henry Oliver Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Henry Oliver Middle School?
William Henry Oliver Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Henry Oliver Middle School offer ?
William Henry Oliver Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is William Henry Oliver Middle School part of?
I feel like everyone has different experiences but for me 5th and 7th were my favorite years at this school. It was sad that I wasn't able to have my 8th grade graduation during the 2019- 20 school year but overall mine was an ok experience.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Former student (2016 - 2020)
52/28/2020
W. H. Oliver Middle School is a diverse and welcoming school that values well-rounded student education. The school combines rigorous academics with outstanding fine arts to create an environment for outstanding student growth and development. The Band Program is nationally recognized and is invited to perform all around the country. The school welcomes students of all levels and helps to grow them into future leaders of our community.
- Posted by Teacher - Mr. J
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