Very Good
#449 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 25% in state
Oak Middle School
Middle School · Shrewsbury · Shrewsbury, MA
A Shrewsbury middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
45 Oak Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
- Math 70% vs MA 40% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Oak 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. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average673/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shrewsbury), 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
$136,225
Median home value
$555,500
Median rent
$2,046/mo
College educated
65.6%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burncoat Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | 3.4 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Worcester East MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 3.5 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Nativity School of WorcesterPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 5–8 | 3.6 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 1,421 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shrewsbury
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,868NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Middle School is listed in Shrewsbury; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Middle School
Oak Middle School is a public middle school in Shrewsbury, MA, part of Shrewsbury, serving approximately 941 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #449 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Middle School
What grades does Oak Middle School serve?
Oak Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Oak Middle School?
Oak Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 941 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Middle School rank in MA?
Oak Middle School ranks #449 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Oak Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Middle School a charter school?
No, Oak Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Middle School a Title I school?
No, Oak Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 941
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (508) 841-1200
- Area population (ZIP 01545)
- 38,440
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01545; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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