- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shrewsbury, MA
Oak Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251077001825
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Shrewsbury · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 914
- students enrolled
Oak Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Shrewsbury, MA.
School address
District: Shrewsbury · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251077001825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Oak Middle School held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.5 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 251077001825 · Shrewsbury, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
914 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Shrewsbury High School (1,891 students)
Oak Middle School held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.5 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Oak Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shrewsbury Hig
Shrewsbury High School
1,891 students
- Sherwood Middl
Sherwood Middle School
951 students
- This school
Oak Middle School
914 students
- Major Howard W 623
Major Howard W. Beal School
623 students
- Floral Street 524
Floral Street School
524 students
- Spring Street 304
Spring Street School
304 students
What this shows Oak Middle School reports 914 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Middle School compares
Oak Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
Asian 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Oak Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Shrewsbury reports $18,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Major Howard W. Beal School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floral Street School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Street School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~914 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Middle School
How many students attend Oak Middle School?
Oak Middle School has 914 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shrewsbury, MA. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 941 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Middle School is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Shrewsbury, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Middle School?
Oak Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Middle School rank among public schools in Shrewsbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Shrewsbury, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shrewsbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Shrewsbury?
Besides Oak Middle School, Shrewsbury also operates Shrewsbury High School (1,891 students), Sherwood Middle School (951 students), and Major Howard W. Beal School (623 students). See the Shrewsbury district page for the complete list.