Serving 269 students in grades 7-8, Oak Hill Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Hill Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Oak Hill Junior High School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Hill Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Hill Junior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#499 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Hill Junior High School's ranking?
Oak Hill Junior High School is ranked #499 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Oak Hill Junior High School?
269 students attend Oak Hill Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Oak Hill Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Hill Junior High School?
Oak Hill Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oak Hill Junior High School offer ?
Oak Hill Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Oak Hill Junior High School part of?
Oak Hill Junior High School is part of Oak Hill United School Corp School District.
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