OAK PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Oak Park Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Decatur City school district, located in Decatur, AL with about 645 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Oak Park Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Park Middle School is a public school located in Decatur, Alabama, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Decatur City Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and character development during the critical middle school years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Oak Park Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs designed to engage students with diverse interests. The school focuses on building a strong community connection, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration to help students achieve their full potential. With its dedicated faculty and focus on student success, Oak Park serves as an essential pillar of the local Decatur educational landscape.

For more information, contact Oak Park Middle School at (256) 552-3035 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1218 16th Ave SE
Decatur, AL 35601-4325
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OAK PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Decatur, AL with about 645 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Decatur City
Total Students:
645
Teachers:
37
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 645 students

White
51.0%
Hispanic/Latino
24.5%
Black or African American
20.2%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%

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.