Oak Middle School

Summary:

Oak Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 944 students. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with strong academic performance and exceptional outcomes for specific student subgroups.

Oak Middle School's academic achievements are noteworthy, with MCAS proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 55.78% of Oak Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.17%. In Mathematics, 63.69% of Oak Middle School students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40.91%. The school's performance is also impressive when compared to nearby schools, such as Sherwood Middle School, which is part of the same Shrewsbury district.

Oak Middle School's diverse student population is another notable aspect, with a racial makeup of 46.82% White, 33.16% Asian, 10.81% Hispanic, 3.5% African American, and 4.87% two or more races. The school's performance across different racial subgroups is also commendable, with the school ranking 29th out of 120 Massachusetts middle schools for Asian students and 34th out of 202 middle schools for African American students in ELA proficiency. Additionally, the school has consistently high rankings for its performance with English Language Learner (ELL) students and its Tested In Person and Tested Remotely students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 45 Oak Street
       Shrewsbury, MA  01545


(508) 841-1200

District: Shrewsbury

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,337 Help


Students who attend Oak Middle School usually attend:

High:    Shrewsbury High School

Feeder schools for Oak Middle School:

Elementary:    Calvin Coolidge School
    Floral Street School
    Major Howard W. Beal School
    Spring Street School
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  941

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.9%
Asian:
35.3%
Hispanic:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.5% Help


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Compare Details Oak Middle School ranks better than 87% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Teachers
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Middle School is $13,337.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oak Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Middle School 64th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Oak Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Shrewsbury:

SchoolDigger ranks Shrewsbury 43rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oak Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.08 73rd 399 81.7%
2007 80.01 79th 399 80.2%
2008 82.63 71st 407 82.6%
2009 84.68 51st 409 87.5%
2010 87.49 37th 434 91.5%
2011 86.54 36th 449 92.0%
2012 86.11 46th 455 89.9%
2013 86.06 46th 455 89.9%
2014 86.17 43rd 455 90.5%
2015 86.92 36th 441 91.8%
2016 85.71 42nd 482 91.3%
2017 82.80 69th 487 85.8%
2018 87.23 51st 484 89.5%
2019 82.57 81st 498 83.7%
2021 90.35 44th 501 91.2%
2022 89.15 53rd 497 89.3%
2023 86.03 68th 501 86.4%
2024 87.44 64th 493 87.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.98 23rd 84 72.6%
2019 73.23 27th 87 69.0%
2021 68.09 28th 92 69.6%
2022 68.35 32nd 102 68.6%
2023 78.73 25th 110 77.3%
2024 67.04 37th 98 62.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.98 13th 138 90.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.32 90th 467 80.7%
2019 53.03 197th 484 59.3%
2021 70.92 81st 489 83.4%
2022 71.75 83rd 503 83.5%
2023 49.80 166th 444 62.6%
2024 44.39 188th 441 57.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.38 86th 438 80.4%
2019 61.35 145th 452 67.9%
2021 65.51 118th 462 74.5%
2022 80.04 66th 489 86.5%
2023 67.50 115th 481 76.1%
2024 60.11 152nd 469 67.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.22 50th 463 89.2%
2019 80.91 90th 478 81.2%
2021 90.56 37th 483 92.3%
2022 88.20 52nd 494 89.5%
2023 85.76 64th 489 86.9%
2024 86.75 60th 481 87.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.97 90th 417 78.4%
2019 44.22 187th 424 55.9%
2021 69.31 76th 431 82.4%
2022 66.39 84th 445 81.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.84 48th 466 89.7%
2019 83.16 79th 478 83.5%
2021 88.05 49th 485 89.9%
2022 88.21 54th 497 89.1%
2023 83.81 74th 489 84.9%
2024 86.29 66th 483 86.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.00 55th 491 88.8%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.32 13th 339 96.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.04 20th 119 83.2%
2019 75.01 32nd 128 75.0%
2021 78.97 21st 123 82.9%
2022 75.14 36th 135 73.3%
2023 69.26 52nd 134 61.2%
2024 76.12 29th 120 75.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.14 11th 195 94.4%
2021 87.71 12th 193 93.8%
2022 89.96 10th 212 95.3%
2023 81.82 18th 209 91.4%
2024 71.21 34th 202 83.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.86 84th 309 72.8%
2019 75.91 53rd 322 83.5%
2021 75.67 54th 335 83.9%
2022 71.81 71st 368 80.7%
2023 70.60 75th 364 79.4%
2024 72.51 75th 378 80.2%
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Rank History for White students at Oak Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.72 80th 395 79.7%
2019 61.63 142nd 396 64.1%
2021 74.07 78th 401 80.5%
2022 70.17 95th 404 76.5%
2023 64.52 127th 403 68.5%
2024 62.79 127th 392 67.6%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Open Quote I had the worst experience at oak middle school.Really wish i did my research on this school before putting my son there . Weak close minded staff who are really tuff to work with as a parent teacher team . they indirectly belittle the students. At one point they told me that my son was reading at a 4th grade level when he was only in school for about a week at this point . Dont think it was to professional for these so called professionals to make that kind of assessment without the proper testing . The list of complaints just goes on and on . I really dont recommend putting your kids in this school . Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oak Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 727 23 95 37 1 n/a n/a 0 883
2006 766 20 87 46 0 n/a n/a 10 929
2007 780 37 80 39 1 n/a n/a 13 950
2008 778 14 92 32 2 n/a n/a 16 934
2009 789 19 85 34 3 0 11 0 941
2010 754 13 98 33 2 0 6 0 906
2011 724 15 113 51 2 0 10 0 915
2012 706 17 121 45 2 0 14 0 905
2013 712 17 142 47 1 1 20 0 940
2014 697 17 172 48 0 2 25 0 961
2015 697 16 206 62 2 1 23 0 1007
2016 659 23 241 69 4 0 31 0 1027
2017 604 18 262 81 3 0 35 0 1003
2018 606 22 261 87 2 0 31 0 1009
2019 589 38 272 76 2 0 28 0 1005
2020 532 35 297 93 2 0 35 0 994
2021 489 30 329 91 3 0 43 0 985
2022 477 29 320 97 6 0 49 1 979
2023 442 33 313 102 7 0 46 1 944
2024 413 47 332 101 4 0 43 1 941

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 Oak Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 883 63.1 14.0 7.2
2006 929 62.4 14.9 9
2007 950 61.0 15.6 10
2008 934 59.5 15.7 11.5
2009 941 62.0 15.2 11.5
2010 906 64.2 14.1 12.4
2011 915 58.6 15.6 16.1
2012 905 54.9 16.4 14
2013 940 46.5 20.1 14.7
2014 961 52.1 18.4 15.2
2015 1007 67.0 15.0 17.5
2016 1027 65.0 15.8 n/a
2017 1003 62.5 16.0 n/a
2018 1009 63.9 15.7 n/a
2019 1005 69.9 14.3 n/a
2020 994 69.9 14.2 n/a
2021 985 48.6 20.2 n/a
2022 979 73.2 13.3 n/a
2023 944 74.5 12.6 n/a
2024 941 68.8 13.6 n/a

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 Oak Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 883 63.1 14.0 7.2
2006 929 62.4 14.9 9
2007 950 61.0 15.6 10
2008 934 59.5 15.7 11.5
2009 941 62.0 15.2 11.5
2010 906 64.2 14.1 12.4
2011 915 58.6 15.6 16.1
2012 905 54.9 16.4 14
2013 940 46.5 20.1 14.7
2014 961 52.1 18.4 15.2
2015 1007 67.0 15.0 17.5
2016 1027 65.0 15.8 n/a
2017 1003 62.5 16.0 n/a
2018 1009 63.9 15.7 n/a
2019 1005 69.9 14.3 n/a
2020 994 69.9 14.2 n/a
2021 985 48.6 20.2 n/a
2022 979 73.2 13.3 n/a
2023 944 74.5 12.6 n/a
2024 941 68.8 13.6 n/a

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $314 (2.4%) $12,845 (97.6%) $13,159
2020 $205 (1.6%) $12,918 (98.4%) $13,123
2021 $695 (5.2%) $12,642 (94.8%) $13,337

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 68th of 501 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Middle School)6252.1
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Shrewsbury)6251.3
 10.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oak Middle School)6360.5
 2.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Shrewsbury)6259.4
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Middle School)7262.9
 9.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Shrewsbury)7262
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oak Middle School)6864.7
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Shrewsbury)6864.1
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Oak Middle School)6260.9
 1.1%
   8th Grade Science (Shrewsbury)6260.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Oak Middle School)6757.6
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Shrewsbury)7360
 13%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Oak Middle School)6662.7
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Shrewsbury)7165.3
 5.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Oak Middle School)6260.9
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Shrewsbury)6357.6
 5.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1005944
 6.1%
African American3833
 13.2%
American Indian27
 250%
Asian272313
 15.1%
Hispanic76102
 34.2%
Pacific Islander00
White589442
 25%
Two or More Races2846
 64.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Middle School

Oak Middle School ranks 64th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 941 students attended Oak Middle School.

Students at Oak Middle School are 44% White, 35% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Oak Middle School usually go on to attend Shrewsbury High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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