Blackman Middle School vs. Oakland Middle School
Should you attend Blackman Middle School or Oakland Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Blackman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Oakland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,661 students in grades 6-8, Blackman Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,151 students in grades 6-8, Oakland Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,661 students
1,151 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#623 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
517
355
Grade 7 Students
569
385
Grade 8 Students
575
411
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
20%
24%
% White
51%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
