Excellent
#163 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 12% in state
Oak Mountain Intermediate School
Elementary School · Shelby County · Birmingham, AL
A Shelby County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5486 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Mountain Intermediate School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oak Mountain Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Birmingham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,053
Median home value
$452,300
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
64.5%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph S Bruno Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Rocky Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Hoover Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shelby County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #5 of 29
- District spending per student
- $12,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Mountain Intermediate School is listed in Shelby County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Mountain Intermediate School
Oak Mountain Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Birmingham, AL, part of Shelby County, serving approximately 638 students in grades 4th-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Mountain Intermediate School
What grades does Oak Mountain Intermediate School serve?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Mountain Intermediate School?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Mountain Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Mountain Intermediate School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Mountain Intermediate School rank in AL?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School ranks #163 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Oak Mountain Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oak Mountain Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Mountain Intermediate School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oak Mountain Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Oak Mountain Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Mountain Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Oak Mountain Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Mountain Intermediate School?
29.8% of students at Oak Mountain Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (205) 682-5220
- Area population (ZIP 35242)
- 56,956
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35242; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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