Serving 697 students in grades 7-8, Oxford Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oxford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oxford Middle School's student population of 697 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oxford Middle 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 Middle School is 0.63, 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
#237 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
35%
47%
White
49%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
58%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford Middle School's ranking?
Oxford Middle School is ranked #237 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Oxford Middle School often compared to?
Oxford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Middle School, Tupelo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Oxford Middle School?
697 students attend Oxford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Oxford Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 7% 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 Middle School?
Oxford Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oxford Middle School offer ?
Oxford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Oxford Middle School part of?
Oxford Middle School is part of Oxford School District.
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