John B. Lange Middle School vs. Oakland Middle School
Should you attend John B. Lange 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
John B. Lange 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 544 students in grades 6-8, John B. Lange 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 15% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 550 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
544 students
550 students


% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%


Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
48 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1922 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1827 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
19%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
17%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 6 Students
190
204
Grade 7 Students
159
155
Grade 8 Students
195
191
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%


% Hispanic
9%
18%


% Black
38%
28%


% White
37%
35%


% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
13%
15%


Diversity Score
0.70
0.75


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%

