Excellent
#69 of 863 schools in MS
Top 8% in state
Oxford Intermediate School
Middle School · Oxford School District · Oxford, MS
A middle school in Oxford, MS where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Oxford, MS 38655
- Math 63% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MS 47% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oxford Intermediate School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oxford 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,983/100K
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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
$64,423
Median home value
$275,500
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regents School of OxfordPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 279 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Oxford School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,453NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oxford Intermediate School is listed in OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oxford Intermediate School
Oxford Intermediate School is a public middle school in Oxford, MS, part of Oxford School District, serving approximately 334 students in grades 6th-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oxford Intermediate School
What grades does Oxford Intermediate School serve?
Oxford Intermediate School serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Oxford Intermediate School?
Oxford Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Intermediate School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oxford Intermediate School rank in MS?
Oxford Intermediate School ranks #69 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Oxford Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oxford Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oxford Intermediate School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Oxford Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Oxford Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oxford Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Oxford Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oxford Intermediate School?
47.0% of students at Oxford 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
- 6th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lafayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (662) 236-5508
- Area population (ZIP 38655)
- 45,377
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 38655; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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