Very Good
#577 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 43% in state
Oxford Middle School
Middle School · Oxford City · Oxford, AL
An Oxford City middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1750 Highway 78 W, Oxford, AL 36203
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oxford Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
69.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oxford Middle 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oxford), 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
$65,920
Median home value
$166,000
Median rent
$891/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 158 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Oxford City
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,519NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oxford Middle School is listed in Oxford City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oxford Middle School
Oxford Middle School is a public middle school in Oxford, AL, part of Oxford City, serving approximately 586 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #577 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oxford Middle School
What grades does Oxford Middle School serve?
Oxford Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Oxford Middle School?
Oxford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Middle School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oxford Middle School rank in AL?
Oxford Middle School ranks #577 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Oxford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oxford Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Oxford Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oxford Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oxford Middle School a charter school?
No, Oxford Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oxford Middle School a Title I school?
No, Oxford Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oxford Middle School?
69.8% of students at Oxford Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (256) 241-3816
- Area population (ZIP 36203)
- 18,797
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 36203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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