Serving 638 students in grades 4-5, Oak Mountain Intermediate School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Mountain Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Oak Mountain Intermediate School's student population of 638 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Oak Mountain Intermediate School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Mountain Intermediate School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
14%
32%
White
68%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Mountain Intermediate School's ranking?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School is ranked #57 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Oak Mountain Intermediate School often compared to?
Oak Mountain Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inverness Elementary School, Chelsea Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Oak Mountain Intermediate School?
638 students attend Oak Mountain Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Oak Mountain Intermediate School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Mountain Intermediate School?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Mountain Intermediate School offer ?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Mountain Intermediate School part of?
Oak Mountain Intermediate School is part of Shelby County School District.
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