Very Good
#283 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 22% in state
Oxford Middle
Middle School · Blue Valley · Overland Park, KS
A Blue Valley middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12500 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS 66213
- Math 66% proficient (2025)
- Reading 64% proficient (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oxford Middle score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oxford Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,951/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Overland Park), 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
$114,926
Median home value
$445,100
Median rent
$1,554/mo
College educated
68.7%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| California Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| Overland Trail MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 562 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Blue Valley
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #25 of 35
- District spending per student
- $12,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oxford Middle is listed in Blue Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oxford Middle
Oxford Middle is a public middle school in Overland Park, KS, part of Blue Valley, serving approximately 615 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oxford Middle
What grades does Oxford Middle serve?
Oxford Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oxford Middle?
Oxford Middle has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Middle is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oxford Middle rank in KS?
Oxford Middle ranks #283 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Oxford Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Oxford Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oxford Middle has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oxford Middle a charter school?
No, Oxford Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oxford Middle a Title I school?
No, Oxford Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oxford Middle?
15.8% of students at Oxford Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (913) 239-5500
- Area population (ZIP 66213)
- 30,024
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 66213; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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