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How has OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
589
Middle
DISTRICT 595 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLUMBIA 93·NCES 290100001402
OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
3405 OAKLAND PL, COLUMBIA, MO 65202 · (573) 214-3220 · Boone County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL589 STUDENTS
C-
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Scored higher than 24% of Missouri public middle schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public middle schools
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
55 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
62%
365 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 223 | 38% |
| Grade 7 | 202 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 164 | 28% |
Student demographics
76%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
27.7%
MO avg 44.9% . +3.3pp since 2021
Math
32.0%
MO avg 43.8% . +11.4pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 28 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 32 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 3 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 11 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 11.0% | 16.7% | 40.0% | 32.2% |
| Math | 15.5% | 16.5% | 29.1% | 38.7% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 27.7% | 32.0% |
| 2023-24 | 28.3% | 27.7% |
| 2022-23 | 20.2% | 22.8% |
| 2021-22 | 24.4% | 20.6% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
28.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
36.7%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-8.0pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 29% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 37% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL's state test result (28.6% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL this school | 589 | 62.0% | 28.6% |
| EASTGATE 6TH GRADE CENTER KANSAS CITY | 629 | 63.4% | 38.3% |
| NORTHGATE MIDDLE KANSAS CITY | 689 | 66.6% | 38.3% |
| MAPLE PARK MIDDLE KANSAS CITY | 585 | 63.4% | 31.7% |
| HOLMAN MIDDLE ST ANN | 639 | 52.3% | 33.8% |
| CARVER MIDDLE SPRINGFIELD | 618 | 59.5% | 41.6% |
Matched among Missouri middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Boone County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 28.6% | #306 of 379 | #9 of 11 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 32.0% | #292 of 380 ▲ 9 | #10 of 11 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 27.7% | #319 of 380 ▼ 13 | #10 of 11 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +7.4pp | #79 of 364 | #3 of 11 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 589 | #123 of 397 | #5 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.8:1 | #20 of 321 | #1 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 75.6% | #2 of 321 | #1 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 62.0% | #110 of 379 | #1 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.7% | #71 of 91 | N/A |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
589
-22 (-4%) vs 2020
-19% since 2000-01, when it was 723
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 589 | 54.6 | 10.8:1 | 62% (365) |
| 2023-24 | 550 | 47.9 | 11.5:1 | 66% (363) |
| 2022-23 | 544 | 49.3 | 11.1:1 | 59% (320) |
| 2020-21 | 611 | 51 | 12.0:1 | 68% (415) |
| 2017-18 | 568 | 47.2 | 12.1:1 | 60% (340) |
| 2015-16 | 526 | 42 | 12.5:1 | 59% (312) |
| 2010-11 | 774 | 53 | 14.6:1 | 50% (386) |
| 2000-01 | 723 | 50 | 14.5:1 | 33% (237) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (568 to 589); teachers up 16% (47.2 to 54.6).
About OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, a medium-sized middle school, is located in COLUMBIA, Missouri. It covers grades 6 through 8, with a total enrollment of 589 students. Enrollment is 28% higher than the average for middle schools in Missouri, which is about 461.
Across its 34 schools, COLUMBIA 93 enrolls 18,640 students. OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of those schools.
OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL has no majority group; White students are the largest, at 33%. Other students are 27% Black, 20% Hispanic, 14% multiracial, and 4% Asian. By comparison, Boone County residents are about 77% White. The school's diversity index is 76%, meaning two students picked at random have a 76% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school has about 10.8 students per teacher and 54.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 13.0:1 average for middle schools in Missouri. About 62% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Boone County averages 38%, lower than here.
OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is graded C- by allk12, scoring above 24% of Missouri public middle schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Given its share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL would be expected to post about 36.7%. Its actual average proficiency rate on state tests is 28.6%.
OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is located in Boone County, where the median household income is $72,758, about 52% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. Besides OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, Boone County has 57 other public schools.
BLUE RIDGE ELEM. is located about 0.5 miles from OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of 6 schools in the immediate area with test results, OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks 6th on average proficiency.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is City: Mid-size.
Enrollment has fallen by 22 students since 2020-21, to 589. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio fell to 10.8:1, from 12.0:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Boone County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
188,043
Census ACS
Median income
$72,758
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
58
24,547 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COLUMBIA 93
- DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGHHigh · 2,007 students
- ROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGHHigh · 1,997 students
- MURIEL BATTLE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,492 students
- ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MID. SCHOOLMiddle · 736 students
- BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARYElementary · 656 students
- MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.Elementary · 619 students
Other schools in COLUMBIA
- DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGHHigh · 2,007 students
- ROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGHHigh · 1,997 students
- MURIEL BATTLE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,492 students
- ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MID. SCHOOLMiddle · 736 students
- BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARYElementary · 656 students
- MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.Elementary · 619 students
Other Oakland Middle schools
One other US public school is named Oakland Middle. OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Oakland Middle SchoolMurfreesboro, TN · 1,224 students
Nearby schools
- BLUE RIDGE ELEM.0.5 mi · 453
- CENTER FOR EARLY LRNING-NORTH0.6 mi · 458
- JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE0.7 mi · 510
- DERBY RIDGE ELEM.0.8 mi · 323
- DELMAR A COBBLE SCHOOL1.9 mi · 8
- JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR.1.9 mi · 24
Frequently asked questions
About OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL?
OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 589 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL serve?
OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is approximately 10.8:1 (55 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Student demographics at OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL are roughly 33% White, 20% Hispanic, 27% Black, 4% Asian, 14% Two or more.
Who oversees OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL?
OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is overseen by COLUMBIA 93 in Boone County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.