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#449 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 25% in state

Oak Middle School

Middle School · Shrewsbury

45 Oak Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Enrollment

941

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

7.6

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#449 of 1,793

In Shrewsbury

#4 of 9

public schools

In district

#4 of 9

Shrewsbury

Equity

9.3 / 10

Excellent

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Oak Middle School

7.6/10

Middle School in Shrewsbury · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Oak Middle School

Oak Middle School is a public middle school in Shrewsbury, MA, part of Shrewsbury. Oak Middle School serves approximately 941 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #449 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Oak Middle School show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.8
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+30.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.5 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,868
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Oak Middle School — Students at Oak Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 66.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
41.7% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 68.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.3% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
80%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
67.8%
ELA
69.3%
2019
Math
65.5%
ELA
67.3%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
61.3%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2023
Math
62.7%
ELA
57.7%
2024
Math
63.7%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
70.3%
ELA
66%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.2/10.

How Oak Middle School Compares

See how Oak Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.6/10
75th percentile in MA
Academic
9.1/10
Excellent
Growth
8.2/10
Excellent
Environment
4.7/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
68 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.3%

Location

45 Oak Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oak Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. AL-HAMRA ACADEMY (rated 8.8/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Boylston Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Boylston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lake View (rated 8.2/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Worcester), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Shrewsbury, see our Shrewsbury schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
SHREWSBURY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Shrewsbury 0.1 mi 7.7
Sherwood Middle School Shrewsbury 0.1 mi 6.0
Major Howard W. Beal School Shrewsbury 0.7 mi 8.0
Walter J. Paton School Shrewsbury 1.0 mi 6.2
LILLIPUT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Shrewsbury 1.1 mi
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Shrewsbury 1.3 mi 7.5
Parker Road Preschool Shrewsbury 1.2 mi 4.3
SHREWSBURY CHILDREN'S CENTER Shrewsbury 1.3 mi
Shrewsbury High School Shrewsbury 1.7 mi 7.9
Calvin Coolidge School Shrewsbury 1.6 mi 7.6
Floral Street School Shrewsbury 1.7 mi 6.1
Spring Street School Shrewsbury 2.0 mi 5.4
Lake View Worcester 1.9 mi 8.2
Lincoln Street Worcester 2.4 mi 6.5
North High Worcester 2.5 mi 4.4
AL-HAMRA ACADEMY Shrewsbury 2.4 mi 8.8
Roosevelt Worcester 3.1 mi 4.9
North Grafton Elementary North Grafton 3.3 mi 5.0
Boylston Elementary School Boylston 3.4 mi 8.7
Worcester Technical High Worcester 2.6 mi 5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01545 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$136,225

Median Home Value

$555,500

Median Rent

$2,046/mo

Population

38,440

College Educated

65.6%

Homeownership

72.1%

Avg Commute

30.4 min

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Median Age

40.5

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Medway Middle Medway, MA 7.4
Marshall Middle School Billerica, MA 7.8
Mill Pond School Westborough, MA 7.3

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
14 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Shrewsbury
District Enrollment
5,921
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,868
District Rank
#4 of 9

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