Oxford Middle School

Summary:

Oxford Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Oxford, Alabama, with a diverse student population of 635. The school is part of the Oxford City School District, which is ranked 26th out of 137 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Oxford Middle School consistently performs above the state average in academic proficiency, with 62.41% of 7th graders and 57.39% of 8th graders proficient or better in English in 2023-2024, compared to state averages of 51.27% and 51.42%, respectively. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Alabama middle schools for most years, and even achieving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2016-2017 and 2015-2016. Oxford Middle School generally performs well across different student subgroups, with its African American, Hispanic, and White student populations all ranking in the top 25-50% of middle schools in the state.

While Oxford Middle School has maintained a 4-star rating, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 50th out of 432 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 110th out of 442 in the current 2023-2024 school year. This suggests the school may be facing increasing competition or challenges compared to other middle schools in the state. Additionally, Oxford Middle School has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 41.16% in 2021-2022 to 64.09% in the current 2022-2023 school year, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income households. When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Cleburne County Middle School and Zora Ellis Junior High School, Oxford Middle School generally outperforms them in academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1750 Highway 78 W
       Oxford, AL  36203-4015


(256) 241-3816

District: Oxford City

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,003 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.4%
African American:
29.7%
Hispanic:
16.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oxford Middle School ranks better than 75.1% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Oxford Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), African American (29.7%), Hispanic (16.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oxford Middle School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oxford Middle School is $10,003.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oxford Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oxford Middle School 110th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Oxford Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Oxford City:

SchoolDigger ranks Oxford City 26th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oxford Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Oxford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.25 94th 407 76.9%
2005 70.64 80th 415 80.7%
2006 80.11 47th 409 88.5%
2007 73.54 85th 412 79.4%
2008 77.39 59th 417 85.9%
2009 76.59 64th 425 84.9%
2010 72.89 99th 435 77.2%
2011 74.27 84th 435 80.7%
2012 70.65 105th 436 75.9%
2013 68.55 113th 436 74.1%
2014 66.63 112th 438 74.4%
2015 66.82 97th 430 77.4%
2016 86.03 43rd 432 90.0%
2017 87.71 34th 432 92.1%
2018 70.98 105th 423 75.2%
2019 67.47 116th 437 73.5%
2021 65.24 112th 440 74.5%
2022 82.31 50th 432 88.4%
2023 72.03 92nd 437 78.9%
2024 67.52 110th 442 75.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oxford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.43 8th 21 61.9%
2018 35.11 24th 30 20.0%
2019 26.49 40th 46 13.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oxford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.98 39th 70 44.3%
2023 22.25 88th 94 6.4%
2024 50.19 31st 106 70.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oxford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 89.80 7th 195 96.4%
2018 60.67 59th 223 73.5%
2019 53.14 94th 254 63.0%
2021 90.74 4th 274 98.5%
2022 52.75 88th 256 65.6%
2023 40.38 142nd 281 49.5%
2024 56.10 91st 281 67.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oxford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.52 31st 349 91.1%
2018 65.93 115th 396 71.0%
2019 65.09 113th 396 71.5%
2021 68.91 86th 415 79.3%
2022 80.69 34th 421 91.9%
2023 67.58 89th 410 78.3%
2024 66.05 109th 437 75.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Oxford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 85.93 33rd 380 91.3%
2018 70.77 98th 392 75.0%
2019 69.58 93rd 399 76.7%
2021 61.72 129th 415 68.9%
2022 81.76 50th 423 88.2%
2023 71.15 92nd 417 77.9%
2024 65.60 124th 426 70.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Oxford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 85.51 33rd 380 91.3%
2018 69.37 101st 397 74.6%
2019 63.45 123rd 399 69.2%
2021 65.31 102nd 418 75.6%
2022 79.51 54th 427 87.4%
2023 70.51 93rd 419 77.8%
2024 66.64 109th 428 74.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Oxford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 84.98 18th 205 91.2%
2018 67.14 58th 247 76.5%
2019 70.63 44th 252 82.5%
2021 67.53 59th 266 77.8%
2022 86.30 20th 271 92.6%
2023 71.02 50th 263 81.0%
2024 56.26 83rd 269 69.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oxford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 88.87 9th 108 91.7%
2018 60.92 37th 113 67.3%
2019 38.90 76th 124 38.7%
2021 51.53 68th 154 55.8%
2022 75.42 24th 157 84.7%
2023 72.21 36th 166 78.3%
2024 74.33 28th 164 82.9%
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Rank History for White students at Oxford Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 84.31 28th 247 88.7%
2018 73.27 63rd 331 81.0%
2019 60.60 102nd 343 70.3%
2021 60.88 106th 369 71.3%
2022 78.68 53rd 376 85.9%
2023 69.62 83rd 370 77.6%
2024 69.39 84th 373 77.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, November 23, 2009

Open Quote OMS leadership lacks simple connections with the community; for example, they will not let the bookstore in town know what is on the required reading list so that adequate stock can be made available for students, despite requests from parents and the bookstore. There seemed to be challenges with the quality of some of the teachers, but hopefully this is on the mend. I do not feel that there is enough homework given to students; in fact, I can't recall my child having homework while there! A bit more studying could possibly improve test scores and better prepare students for high school and college.

Of course, good sports opportunities exist. The coaches have been working to develop non-football sports.

This could be an excellent school with a few changes. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oxford Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 560 153 5 4 1 n/a n/a 2 725
2000 534 141 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2001 582 156 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2002 603 186 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 812
2003 603 186 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 812
2004 649 203 10 37 0 n/a n/a 3 902
2005 752 216 9 49 2 n/a n/a 0 1028
2006 508 139 8 39 1 n/a n/a 4 699
2007 518 157 4 48 1 n/a n/a 1 729
2008 448 160 5 42 2 n/a n/a 0 657
2009 450 133 8 43 3 n/a n/a 0 637
2010 471 130 9 44 3 n/a n/a 4 661
2011 442 136 4 42 1 0 0 0 625
2012 448 164 2 50 1 3 10 0 678
2013 453 179 3 48 2 0 15 0 700
2014 404 186 5 47 2 1 14 0 659
2015 410 171 4 56 0 1 15 0 657
2016 390 163 8 67 0 1 24 0 653
2017 361 146 7 52 0 2 31 0 599
2018 362 157 6 54 0 2 33 0 614
2019 352 158 9 85 1 1 26 0 632
2020 361 181 13 108 1 1 24 0 689
2021 344 209 11 102 0 0 12 0 678
2022 324 199 14 106 1 0 12 0 656
2023 285 201 18 117 1 1 12 0 635
2024 278 174 12 99 2 0 21 0 586

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oxford Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 725 51.5 14.1 32.8
2000 693 46.0 15.1 33.2
2001 760 41.5 18.3 33.9
2002 812 42.0 19.3 36.8
2003 812 42.0 19.3 36.8
2004 902 47.0 19.2 40.7
2005 1028 49.0 21.0 40.5
2006 699 42.0 16.5 39.4
2007 729 46.8 15.6 41.2
2008 657 44.0 14.9 41.7
2009 637 43.1 14.6 48.5
2010 661 43.5 15.2 48.9
2011 625 42.0 14.8 52.8
2012 678 46.5 14.5 56.8
2013 700 49.5 14.1 57.1
2014 659 47.0 14.0 59.5
2015 657 42.0 15.6 56.3
2016 653 44.0 14.8 57.1
2017 599 42.0 14.2 54.4
2018 614 42.0 14.6 50.8
2019 632 39.0 16.2 53.6
2020 689 39.0 17.6 54
2021 678 39.5 17.1 52.4
2022 656 45.0 14.5 41.2
2023 635 40.0 15.8 64.1
2024 586 43.0 13.6 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oxford Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 725 51.5 14.1 32.8
2000 693 46.0 15.1 33.2
2001 760 41.5 18.3 33.9
2002 812 42.0 19.3 36.8
2003 812 42.0 19.3 36.8
2004 902 47.0 19.2 40.7
2005 1028 49.0 21.0 40.5
2006 699 42.0 16.5 39.4
2007 729 46.8 15.6 41.2
2008 657 44.0 14.9 41.7
2009 637 43.1 14.6 48.5
2010 661 43.5 15.2 48.9
2011 625 42.0 14.8 52.8
2012 678 46.5 14.5 56.8
2013 700 49.5 14.1 57.1
2014 659 47.0 14.0 59.5
2015 657 42.0 15.6 56.3
2016 653 44.0 14.8 57.1
2017 599 42.0 14.2 54.4
2018 614 42.0 14.6 50.8
2019 632 39.0 16.2 53.6
2020 689 39.0 17.6 54
2021 678 39.5 17.1 52.4
2022 656 45.0 14.5 41.2
2023 635 40.0 15.8 64.1
2024 586 43.0 13.6 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oxford Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,320 (13.2%) $8,663 (86.6%) $10,003

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oxford Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 116th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 92nd of 437 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Oxford Middle School)48.223.7
 24.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oxford City)48.223.6
 24.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oxford Middle School)48.225.1
 23.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oxford City)48.224.9
 23.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students632635
 0.5%
African American158201
 27.2%
American Indian11
Asian918
 100%
Hispanic85117
 37.6%
Pacific Islander11
White352285
 19%
Two or More Races2612
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.6%64.1%
 10.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 586 students attended Oxford Middle School.

Oxford Middle School ranks 110th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Oxford Middle School are 47% White, 30% African American, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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