Serving 480 students in grades 7-8, Oxford Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oxford Hills Middle School's student population of 480 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oxford Hills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford Hills Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#464 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford Hills Middle School's ranking?
Oxford Hills Middle School is ranked #464 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Oxford Hills Middle School often compared to?
Oxford Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckfield Jr-sr High School, Telstar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Oxford Hills Middle School?
480 students attend Oxford Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Oxford Hills Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oxford Hills Middle School?
Oxford Hills Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oxford Hills Middle School offer ?
Oxford Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Oxford Hills Middle School part of?
Oxford Hills Middle School is part of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District.
In what neighborhood is Oxford Hills Middle School located?
Oxford Hills Middle School is located in the South Paris neighborhood of Paris, ME. There are 2 other public schools located in South Paris.
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