OAK MOUNTAIN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Oak Mountain Intermediate School is a public elementary school that is part of the Shelby County school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 711 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Oak Mountain Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Oak Mountain Intermediate School (OMIS), located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a prominent school within the Shelby County School District. Serving students in grades 3 through 5, the school is well-regarded for its focus on fostering a supportive academic environment during the crucial transitional years of upper elementary education. The school's mission emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to provide students with a strong foundation in core academic subjects while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote personal responsibility and community engagement.
The school is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student learning. As part of the highly-rated Shelby County system, OMIS maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community, often hosting programs and events that bridge the gap between home and school life. With a dedicated faculty and a curriculum designed to challenge students at various developmental stages, Oak Mountain Intermediate works to prepare its pupils for the academic rigors of middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Oak Mountain Intermediate School at (205) 682-5220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5220
OAK MOUNTAIN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public school in Birmingham, AL with about 711 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shelby County
- Total Students:
- 711
- Teachers:
- 32.8
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 711 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OAK MOUNTAIN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.0%
- Black or African American
- 12.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.0%
- Asian
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.