Oakdale Middle

5810 Oakdale School Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754

www.fcps.org

1,057 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Oakdale Middle School, located in Ijamsville, Maryland, is a prominent institution within the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Situated in a rapidly growing suburban area, the school serves a diverse student body and is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, technological integration, and a supportive learning environment. It operates as part of a well-regarded feeder pattern, preparing students for the transition to the neighboring Oakdale High School.

Beyond its core curriculum, Oakdale Middle School places a high priority on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and STEM-focused clubs. The school is characterized by a focus on building a positive school culture, fostering community partnerships, and promoting the social-emotional well-being of its students. As part of the FCPS system, it benefits from the district’s focus on professional development for staff and a commitment to providing rigorous, research-based instructional resources.

1,057

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakdale Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	625
Hispanic	111
Black	114
Asian	133
Two or More	65
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

White
625 (59.1 %)
Asian
133 (12.6 %)
Black
114 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
111 (10.5 %)
Two or More
65 (6.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)

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:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)236-5500
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,057
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 6 359

Grade 7 346

Grade 8 352