Serving 943 students in grades 6-8, Oakbrook Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakbrook Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oakbrook Middle School's student population of 943 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
943 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakbrook Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakbrook Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
36%
31%
White
39%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakbrook Middle School's ranking?
Oakbrook Middle School is ranked #848 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Oakbrook Middle School often compared to?
Oakbrook Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Oaks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Oakbrook Middle School?
943 students attend Oakbrook Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Oakbrook Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakbrook Middle School?
Oakbrook Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakbrook Middle School offer ?
Oakbrook Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakbrook Middle School part of?
Oakbrook Middle School is part of Dorchester 02 School District.
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