- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Birmingham, AL
Oak Mountain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Mountain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010303000124
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Mountain Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 10
- middle schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Mountain Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Mountain Middle School ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Shelby County · Alabama
NCES ID 010303000124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Oak Mountain Middle School held near 1,194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 010303000124 · Birmingham, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,168 enr · 20.9:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Oak Mountain Middle School held near 1,194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oak Mountain Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Mountain H
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- This school
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- Calera High
Calera High
1,018 students
- Helena Middle
Helena Middle
957 students
What this shows Oak Mountain Middle School reports 1,168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Mountain Middle School compares
Oak Mountain Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 65% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,168 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,168
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Oak Mountain Middle School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Mountain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helena Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Mountain Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Birmingham
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jones Valley Middle School
Standard public school
465 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wilkerson Middle School
Standard public school
424 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
I3 Academy Phase 2
Standard public school
400 students 33.3:1 students per teacher
Huffman Middle School
Standard public school
384 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Bush Hills Steam Academy
Standard public school
370 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
336 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Mountain Middle School
How many students attend Oak Mountain Middle School?
Oak Mountain Middle School has 1,168 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,175 (2022-23) → 1,194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Mountain Middle School is 20.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Mountain Middle School?
20.3% of students at Oak Mountain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Mountain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Mountain Middle School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Mountain Middle School?
Oak Mountain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Mountain Middle School rank among middle schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Mountain Middle School ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Oak Mountain Middle School, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.