Oakland Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
Should you attend Oakland Middle School or Jefferson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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 Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 589 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 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 593 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
589 students
593 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1832 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#474 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
223
191
Grade 7 Students
202
183
Grade 8 Students
164
219
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
20%
6%
% Black
27%
18%
% White
33%
61%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
12%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%