Serving 336 students in grades 6, Oxford Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oxford Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Oxford Intermediate School's student population of 336 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oxford Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford Intermediate School is 0.65, which is more 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
#226 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
9%
5%
Black
35%
47%
White
47%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
51%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford Intermediate School's ranking?
Oxford Intermediate School is ranked #226 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Oxford Intermediate School?
336 students attend Oxford Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Oxford Intermediate School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oxford Intermediate School?
Oxford Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oxford Intermediate School offer ?
Oxford Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Oxford Intermediate School part of?
Oxford Intermediate School is part of Oxford School District.
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