Is Oakdale Middle a good school?

Yes. Oakdale Middle ranks in the top 7.0% of Maryland middle schools.

How many students attend Oakdale Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,069 students attended Oakdale Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Oakdale Middle?

Students at Oakdale Middle are 58% White, 14% Asian, 11% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Oakdale Middle attend?

Students who attend Oakdale Middle usually go on to attend Oakdale High

Oakdale Middle

Summary:

Oakdale Middle is a highly-rated public middle school located in Ijamsville, Maryland, serving 1,057 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 25 districts in Maryland, Oakdale Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state.

Oakdale Middle's exceptional academic performance is evident in its consistently high rankings, 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and impressive student proficiency rates. In the 2023-2024 school year, 47.4% of Oakdale Middle students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 32.1% for the district and 24.1% for the state. In English Language Arts, 68.6% of Oakdale Middle students were proficient or better, compared to 60% for the district and 48.4% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong for African American, Hispanic, and Asian students, ranking among the top middle schools in Maryland for these subgroups.

While Oakdale Middle outperforms the district and state averages, nearby schools such as Urbana Middle and Windsor Knolls Middle also demonstrate high academic achievement, suggesting a strong educational environment in the broader Ijamsville area. Oakdale Middle's consistent high performance, equity-focused practices, and positive comparison to nearby schools make it a standout educational institution in the community and the state of Maryland.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5810 Oakdale School Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754

(240) 236-5500

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,603

Students who attend Oakdale Middle usually attend:

High:

Oakdale High

Feeder schools for Oakdale Middle:

Elementary:	Deer Crossing Elementary
	Oakdale Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,069

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.2%

Asian:

14.1%

African American:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oakdale Middle ranks better than 93% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2^nd among 13 ranked middle schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.73. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.2%), Asian (14.1%), African American (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakdale Middle is 16.1, which is the 5^th best among 13 middle schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Oakdale Middle employs 66 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakdale Middle is $12,603. 11 middle schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oakdale Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Oakdale Middle 23^rd of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Oakdale Middle in the ranking list.)

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oakdale Middle

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Rank History for all students at Oakdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	29.88	185^th	252	26.6%
2005	19.09	212^th	255	16.9%
2006	21.79	201^st	254	20.9%
2007	13.94	227^th	264	14.0%
2008	84.26	40^th	283	85.9%
2009	80.94	44^th	301	85.4%
2010	83.31	37^th	324	88.6%
2011	87.54	19^th	309	93.9%
2012	84.82	37^th	314	88.2%
2013	78.16	68^th	316	78.5%
2014	84.55	43^rd	339	87.3%
2015	87.13	33^rd	315	89.5%
2016	92.85	15^th	314	95.2%
2017	95.99	13^th	317	95.9%
2018	95.88	11^th	328	96.6%
2019	94.78	12^th	316	96.2%
2021	87.14	27^th	303	91.1%
2022	93.26	13^th	333	96.1%
2023	91.99	17^th	322	94.7%
2024	90.73	23^rd	328	93.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oakdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	72.71	27^th	136	80.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oakdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.82	24^th	120	80.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.40	36^th	273	86.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Oakdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.49	36^th	303	88.1%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Oakdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	72.26	5^th	27	81.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Oakdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	87.10	21^st	288	92.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Oakdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	77.21	17^th	116	85.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Oakdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	87.23	15^th	259	94.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oakdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.34	10^th	207	95.2%

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Rank History for White students at Oakdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.05	69^th	210	67.1%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oakdale Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	448	19	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	478
2003	448	19	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	478
2004	485	20	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	518
2005	510	23	7	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	555
2006	528	22	10	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	581
2007	504	29	12	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	561
2008	504	29	16	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	565
2009	505	33	14	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2010	536	24	17	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
2011	539	12	14	34	1	3	24	0	627
2012	524	15	21	33	2	2	23	0	620
2013	538	19	13	29	1	0	21	0	621
2014	530	23	10	38	1	0	25	0	627
2015	540	23	14	37	1	0	26	0	641
2016	520	21	22	47	3	0	26	0	639
2017	511	17	25	51	3	0	29	0	636
2018	551	16	39	56	6	1	35	0	704
2019	582	29	48	66	4	1	39	0	769
2020	624	54	56	83	3	2	50	0	872
2021	601	72	70	101	2	3	50	0	899
2022	596	92	106	95	4	4	56	0	953
2023	625	114	133	111	5	4	65	0	1057
2024	622	119	151	117	5	3	51	1	1069

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oakdale Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	478	24.5	19.5	4.8
2003	478	24.5	19.5	4.8
2004	518	34.0	15.2	6.6
2005	555	36.0	15.4	5.8
2006	581	40.0	14.5	4.5
2007	561	40.5	13.9	4.8
2008	565	40.0	14.1	5.7
2009	571	39.0	14.6	6.3
2010	599	40.5	14.7	7
2011	627	41.0	15.2	7.5
2012	620	41.0	15.0	8.1
2013	621	38.0	16.3	8.5
2014	627	37.0	16.9	8.8
2015	641	39.0	16.4	5.9
2016	639	36.0	17.7	7
2017	636	36.0	17.6	8.3
2018	704	39.4	17.8	8
2019	769	39.0	19.7	6.4
2020	872	47.0	18.5	7.8
2021	899	51.5	17.4	8.7
2022	953	55.5	17.1	8.7
2023	1057	56.5	18.7	10.8
2024	1069	66.0	16.1	12.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oakdale Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	478	24.5	19.5	4.8
2003	478	24.5	19.5	4.8
2004	518	34.0	15.2	6.6
2005	555	36.0	15.4	5.8
2006	581	40.0	14.5	4.5
2007	561	40.5	13.9	4.8
2008	565	40.0	14.1	5.7
2009	571	39.0	14.6	6.3
2010	599	40.5	14.7	7
2011	627	41.0	15.2	7.5
2012	620	41.0	15.0	8.1
2013	621	38.0	16.3	8.5
2014	627	37.0	16.9	8.8
2015	641	39.0	16.4	5.9
2016	639	36.0	17.7	7
2017	636	36.0	17.6	8.3
2018	704	39.4	17.8	8
2019	769	39.0	19.7	6.4
2020	872	47.0	18.5	7.8
2021	899	51.5	17.4	8.7
2022	953	55.5	17.1	8.7
2023	1057	56.5	18.7	10.8
2024	1069	66.0	16.1	12.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oakdale Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$454 (3.9%)	$11,140 (96.1%)	$11,595
2020	$377 (3.3%)	$11,063 (96.7%)	$11,440
2021	$735 (6.0%)	$11,527 (94.0%)	$12,262
2022	$1,370 (10.6%)	$11,539 (89.4%)	$12,909
2023	$813 (6.5%)	$11,790 (93.5%)	$12,603

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakdale Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 12^th of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 17^th of 322 Middle schools	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	769	1057	37.5%
African American	29	114	293.1%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	48	133	177.1%
Hispanic	66	111	68.2%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	582	625	7.4%
Two or More Races	39	65	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.4%	10.8%	4.4%

Schools Near Oakdale Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oakdale Middle	Public	6-8	5810 Oakdale School Road	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-5500	1,069	66	16.1	12.5%	622 (58.2%)	119 (11.1%)	117 (10.9%)	151 (14.1%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	51 (4.8%)	90.7	23^rd of 328 public middle schools	93.0%		92	17^th of 322 public middle schools	94.7%	6	44.1	51.1	25.6	47.4	61.5	69.4	74.4	68.6	82.9		45.4	$12,603	$813	$11,790
New Market Middle	Public	6-8	125 W Main St	New Market	21774	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-4600	707	39	18.1	16.1%	524 (74.1%)	30 (4.2%)	77 (10.9%)	27 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (6.4%)	81.4	49^th of 328 public middle schools	85.1%		75.1	62^nd of 322 public middle schools	80.7%	13	33.8	29.4	26.9	34.5	62.1	63.1	62.2	62.4	60.9		37.7	$15,894	$991	$14,903
Urbana Middle	Public	6-8	3511 Pontius Ct	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-9200	1,114	64	17.4	15.1%	470 (42.2%)	153 (13.7%)	128 (11.5%)	278 (25.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.2%)	96.6	4^th of 328 public middle schools	98.8%		96.9	4^th of 322 public middle schools	98.8%		48.0	48.0	40.0	54.4	81.4	75.3	75.9	77.4	84.7	98.2	54.6	$11,749	$743	$11,005
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle	Public	6-8	1799 Schifferstadt Blvd	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-4900	571	62	9.2	45.2%	232 (40.6%)	124 (21.7%)	132 (23.1%)	31 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.4%)	52.6	125^th of 328 public middle schools	61.9%		55.8	114^th of 322 public middle schools	64.6%	11	13.7	25.7	15.1	22.2	49.2	55.7	49.5	51.4	82.4		18.0	$21,327	$1,203	$20,124
Windsor Knolls Middle	Public	6-8	11150 Windsor Rd	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-5000	754	43	17.5	9.2%	432 (57.3%)	53 (7.0%)	102 (13.5%)	110 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.6%)	88.7	30^th of 328 public middle schools	90.9%		92.2	16^th of 322 public middle schools	95.0%	14	42.4	49.4	24.4	48.6	69.0	74.9	71.4	71.8	93.8	94.7	33.2	$13,579	$747	$12,833
Crestwood Middle	Public	6-8	7100 Foxcroft Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-9000	747	52	14.5	58.2%	149 (19.9%)	213 (28.5%)	274 (36.7%)	48 (6.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (8.0%)	40	164^th of 328 public middle schools	50.0%		31.1	201^st of 322 public middle schools	37.6%	37	10.6	14.5		11.5	52.1	47.5	35.4	44.8	28.0		19.0	$15,434	$990	$14,445
West Frederick Middle	Public	6-8	515 W Patrick St	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-4000	770	53	14.6	60.5%	181 (23.5%)	201 (26.1%)	303 (39.4%)	23 (3.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (7.4%)	42.3	156^th of 328 public middle schools	52.4%		36.1	179^th of 322 public middle schools	44.4%	23	11.3	14.9	8.1	14.3	54.0	48.1	43.7	48.7	71.9		20.9	$16,466	$960	$15,506
Walkersville Middle	Public	6-8	55 W Frederick Street	Walkersville	21793	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-4400	805	49	16.4	35.8%	489 (60.7%)	114 (14.2%)	124 (15.4%)	22 (2.7%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.3%)	76.6	62^nd of 328 public middle schools	81.1%		62.2	99^th of 322 public middle schools	69.3%	37	22.9	24.6	27.8	28.3	68.6	69.0	59.3	65.5	89.2		34.1	$14,347	$741	$13,606
Ballenger Creek Middle	Public	6-8	5525 Ballenger Creek Pike	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-5700	792	48	16.5	35.0%	298 (37.6%)	155 (19.6%)	206 (26.0%)	73 (9.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	56 (7.1%)	56.8	109^th of 328 public middle schools	66.8%		45.3	146^th of 322 public middle schools	54.7%	37	19.9	19.3	5.9	21.3	64.5	51.8	56.6	57.4	62.8		26.7	$15,285	$1,258	$14,027
Monocacy Middle	Public	6-8	8009 Opossumtown Pike	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-4700	932	68	13.7	56.1%	203 (21.8%)	235 (25.2%)	394 (42.3%)	35 (3.8%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (6.4%)	37.5	174^th of 328 public middle schools	47.0%		33.6	191^st of 322 public middle schools	40.7%	17	6.6	13.6	10.3	12.7	41.3	41.4	49.8	44.2	44.4		20.3	$14,327	$955	$13,372

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