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#929 of 1,786 schools in TN

Oakdale School

School · Morgan County · Oakdale, TN

A Morgan County school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

225 Clifty Creek RD P. O. Box 9, Oakdale, TN 37829

  • Math 25% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation0.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$12,432
Chronic Absenteeism6.1%

Students at Oakdale School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
21%
ELA
39%
2010
Math
24%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Oakdale 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated769/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,564

Median home value

$130,300

Median rent

$1,088/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

86.1%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Morgan County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Coalfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–12Not available509Compare →
Sunbright SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–12Not available500Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Morgan County

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$12,432NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oakdale School is listed in Morgan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oakdale School

Oakdale School is a public school in Oakdale, TN, part of Morgan County, serving approximately 444 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakdale School

What grades does Oakdale School serve?

Oakdale School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Oakdale School?

Oakdale School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakdale School rank in TN?

Oakdale School ranks #929 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Oakdale School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakdale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Oakdale School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakdale School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oakdale School a charter school?

No, Oakdale School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oakdale School a Title I school?

No, Oakdale School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Morgan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 37829)
1,939
Area median age
39.4
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37829; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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