Oakland Middle School vs. Blackman Middle School
Should you attend Oakland Middle School or Blackman 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 Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Blackman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,661 students in grades 6-8, Blackman Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,151 students
1,661 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
96 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#379 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
355
517
Grade 7 Students
385
569
Grade 8 Students
411
575
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
24%
20%
% White
53%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
