Jefferson Middle School vs. Oakland Middle School
Should you attend Jefferson 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
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Oakland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 625 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 544 students in grades 6-8, Oakland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
625 students
544 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#452 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1827 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
239
143
Grade 7 Students
188
193
Grade 8 Students
198
208
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
19%
% Black
18%
30%
% White
64%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
12%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
