Serving 149 students in grades 6-8, Oliver Springs Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oliver Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Oliver Springs Middle School's student population of 149 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oliver Springs Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver Springs Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
21%
White
96%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Springs Middle School's ranking?
Oliver Springs Middle School is ranked #404 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Oliver Springs Middle School often compared to?
Oliver Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dyllis Springs Elementary School, Norwood Middle School, Oliver Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Oliver Springs Middle School?
149 students attend Oliver Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Oliver Springs Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Springs Middle School?
Oliver Springs Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oliver Springs Middle School offer ?
Oliver Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oliver Springs Middle School part of?
Oliver Springs Middle School is part of Roane County School District.
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