Oak Middle School

schools.shrewsburyma.gov/oak

944 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Oak Middle School, located at 45 Oak Street in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Shrewsbury Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment that fosters the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its adolescent learners. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Oak Middle School places a strong focus on building a positive school culture characterized by community, respect, and responsibility. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment programs that allow students to engage with their peers and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. By leveraging a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Shrewsbury community, Oak Middle School strives to cultivate well-rounded, lifelong learners who are prepared to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.

944

Total Students

74.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	442
Hispanic	102
Black	33
Asian	313
Two or More	46
American Indian	7

White
442 (46.9 %)
Asian
313 (33.2 %)
Hispanic
102 (10.8 %)
Two or More
46 (4.9 %)
Black
33 (3.5 %)
American Indian
7 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shrewsbury
Phone:	(508)841-1200
Website:	http://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/oak
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	944
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 465

Grade 8 479