Oakridge Middle

Summary:

Oakridge Middle is a high-performing public middle school located in Clover, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,154 students. The school is part of the York 02 School District, which is ranked 2 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oakridge Middle consistently ranks among the top 20 middle schools in South Carolina, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are significantly higher than the state and district averages, with 68.9% of 6th-grade students, 67.3% of 7th-grade students, and 64.4% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 53.7%, 50.2%, and 50.3%, respectively. In Mathematics, Oakridge Middle's proficiency rates for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades were 71.8%, 59.5%, and 54.9%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 38.4%, 33.8%, and 30.2%. The school's performance in End-of-Course (EOCEP) Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 is also exceptional, with 97.51% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 72.5%.

Oakridge Middle has a diverse student population, with 70.45% White, 10.49% African American, 9.27% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students. The school's performance on academic measures is strong across different racial subgroups, ranking 6th out of 248 South Carolina middle schools for African American students and 9th out of 144 for Hispanic students in ELA proficiency. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 25.74% in 2022-2023, and its performance on academic measures is also strong for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 41st out of 307 South Carolina middle schools in 2023-2024. Oakridge Middle's student-teacher ratio of 14.6 is lower than the state average, allowing for more individualized attention for students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5670 Oakridge Road
       Clover, SC  29710


(803) 631-8000

District: York 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,325 Help


Students who attend Oakridge Middle usually attend:

High:    Clover High

Feeder schools for Oakridge Middle:

Elementary:    Bethel Elementary
    Crowders Creek Elementary
    Oakridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  1,154

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.5%
African American:
10.5%
Hispanic:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Compare Details Oakridge Middle ranks better than 92.6% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.5%), African American (10.5%), Hispanic (9.3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakridge Middle is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakridge Middle is $10,325.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakridge Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakridge Middle 24th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Oakridge Middle in the ranking list.)

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York 02:

SchoolDigger ranks York 02 2nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oakridge Middle

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Rank History for all students at Oakridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 90.22 10th 236 95.8%
2008 92.70 9th 244 96.3%
2009 91.91 10th 249 96.0%
2010 93.12 8th 261 96.9%
2011 92.58 9th 269 96.7%
2012 89.44 15th 271 94.5%
2013 89.59 14th 276 94.9%
2014 91.22 15th 291 94.8%
2015 91.09 21st 301 93.0%
2016 93.48 14th 303 95.4%
2017 93.86 19th 317 94.0%
2018 93.42 19th 303 93.7%
2019 92.09 22nd 315 93.0%
2021 92.83 18th 311 94.2%
2022 93.59 18th 310 94.2%
2023 92.91 20th 325 93.8%
2024 90.88 24th 325 92.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oakridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.79 2nd 31 93.5%
2021 89.44 3rd 25 88.0%
2022 73.48 8th 44 81.8%
2023 89.88 2nd 58 96.6%
2024 77.23 7th 52 86.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oakridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.35 19th 105 81.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.96 20th 280 92.9%
2019 91.27 23rd 289 92.0%
2021 89.43 21st 288 92.7%
2022 93.97 11th 300 96.3%
2023 88.42 25th 313 92.0%
2024 78.26 41st 307 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Oakridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.55 17th 281 94.0%
2019 92.67 20th 296 93.2%
2021 94.44 14th 279 95.0%
2022 94.36 14th 290 95.2%
2023 94.44 16th 299 94.6%
2024 92.15 19th 294 93.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Oakridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.82 23rd 194 88.1%
2019 69.34 33rd 195 83.1%
2021 70.95 22nd 164 86.6%
2022 77.94 18th 183 90.2%
2023 79.21 20th 187 89.3%
2024 67.60 32nd 177 81.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Oakridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.37 12th 179 93.3%
2022 84.29 4th 182 97.8%
2023 78.45 16th 185 91.4%
2024 75.85 31st 183 83.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Oakridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.89 19th 284 93.3%
2019 91.40 26th 296 91.2%
2021 91.34 20th 279 92.8%
2022 92.53 22nd 292 92.5%
2023 90.13 24th 303 92.1%
2024 89.02 26th 294 91.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Oakridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.98 10th 237 95.8%
2019 96.44 7th 252 97.2%
2021 94.44 9th 235 96.2%
2022 90.09 14th 249 94.4%
2023 95.20 5th 253 98.0%
2024 93.31 6th 248 97.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oakridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.49 5th 123 95.9%
2019 88.37 10th 139 92.8%
2022 97.43 3rd 129 97.7%
2023 94.35 7th 141 95.0%
2024 90.05 9th 144 93.8%
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Rank History for White students at Oakridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.46 28th 250 88.8%
2019 83.32 40th 258 84.5%
2021 80.82 37th 244 84.8%
2022 86.41 28th 249 88.8%
2023 85.07 32nd 260 87.7%
2024 80.78 45th 255 82.4%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Open Quote Our family has been part of this district since our child began their education. Up until this year, we have experienced no issues. However, the current principal has proven to be unhelpful and unwilling to address any problems that may arise. Instead of offering support, he tends to make excuses or counterarguments before even allowing you to express your concerns fully. If your child is entering 8th grade, preparing yourself for what may feel like an incredibly challenging year for your family is important. Despite advocating for your child and other students at the school, no positive changes will occur. As the school year ends, feeling let down by the district and the lack of support for your child and their peers is disheartening. People are talking, and this school and principal will bring this district down fast if something is not done. Close Quote


by a student
Sunday, November 26, 2017

Open Quote There are fights every day. You walk in the halls and kids are cursing,spitting,fighting,kissing,and disrespectful to the AWESOME TEACHERS.
6th grade counselor does very little along with the principal for the students.
I feel like there are few kids in my class who try to learn. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oakridge Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 367 39 7 13 2 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 504 54 10 18 2 n/a n/a 9 597
2009 567 59 6 12 0 n/a n/a 10 654
2010 677 72 11 15 0 n/a n/a 14 789
2011 720 71 8 27 0 1 9 0 836
2012 728 71 8 36 1 1 23 0 868
2013 783 65 11 33 1 0 26 0 919
2014 792 56 15 31 0 0 28 0 922
2015 821 73 18 30 1 0 28 0 971
2016 828 76 19 34 2 0 33 0 992
2017 748 81 17 45 2 0 47 0 940
2018 737 94 13 64 4 0 42 0 954
2019 732 87 10 71 2 0 39 0 941
2020 799 100 19 90 3 0 38 0 1049
2021 810 77 17 84 2 0 55 0 1045
2022 851 113 24 116 2 1 79 0 1186
2023 813 121 21 107 1 1 90 0 1154

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 Oakridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 428 36.0 11.9 19.6
2008 597 33.0 18.1 15.6
2009 654 32.0 20.4 17.1
2010 789 49.0 16.1 19.9
2011 836 50.0 16.7 17.6
2012 868 50.0 17.3 21.8
2013 919 49.0 18.7 20.6
2014 922 51.0 18.0 19.5
2015 971 56.0 17.3 20.8
2016 992 60.0 16.5 17
2017 940 59.0 15.9 14.4
2018 954 62.0 15.3 13.2
2019 941 61.0 15.4 14.7
2020 1049 66.0 15.8 15.7
2021 1045 65.0 16.0 15.2
2022 1186 72.5 16.3 13.2
2023 1154 79.0 14.6 25.7

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 Oakridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 428 36.0 11.9 19.6
2008 597 33.0 18.1 15.6
2009 654 32.0 20.4 17.1
2010 789 49.0 16.1 19.9
2011 836 50.0 16.7 17.6
2012 868 50.0 17.3 21.8
2013 919 49.0 18.7 20.6
2014 922 51.0 18.0 19.5
2015 971 56.0 17.3 20.8
2016 992 60.0 16.5 17
2017 940 59.0 15.9 14.4
2018 954 62.0 15.3 13.2
2019 941 61.0 15.4 14.7
2020 1049 66.0 15.8 15.7
2021 1045 65.0 16.0 15.2
2022 1186 72.5 16.3 13.2
2023 1154 79.0 14.6 25.7

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 Oakridge Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $138 (1.4%) $27 (0.3%) $165 (1.6%) $7,997 (78.6%) $2,006 (19.7%) $10,003 (98.4%) $10,168
2020 $247 (2.4%) $205 (2.0%) $451 (4.4%) $7,993 (78.1%) $1,792 (17.5%) $9,784 (95.6%) $10,236
2021 $194 (1.9%) $190 (1.9%) $384 (3.7%) $7,980 (77.9%) $1,879 (18.3%) $9,859 (96.2%) $10,244
2022 $182 (1.7%) $217 (2.1%) $399 (3.8%) $8,300 (78.9%) $1,826 (17.3%) $10,126 (96.2%) $10,525
2023 $372 (3.6%) $378 (3.7%) $750 (7.3%) $7,955 (77.0%) $1,621 (15.7%) $9,575 (92.7%) $10,325

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakridge 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 22nd of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 20th of 325 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Oakridge Middle)78.472.1
 6.3%
   6th Grade Science (York 02)72.367.1
 5.2%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oakridge Middle)64.774.8
 10.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (York 02)59.271.5
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oakridge Middle)76.976.1
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (York 02)69.667.8
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oakridge Middle)6866.2
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (York 02)6263.5
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oakridge Middle)65.154.3
 10.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (York 02)52.649.9
 2.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oakridge Middle)62.368.9
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (York 02)53.664
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oakridge Middle)49.363.4
 14.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (York 02)45.253.7
 8.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Oakridge Middle)9796.9
 0.2%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (York 02)83.186.7
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9411154
 22.6%
African American87121
 39.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1021
 110%
Hispanic71107
 50.7%
Pacific Islander01
White732813
 11.1%
Two or More Races3990
 130.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.7%25.7%
 11.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakridge Middle

Students at Oakridge Middle are 70% White, 10% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes. Oakridge Middle ranks in the top 7.4% of South Carolina middle schools.

Students who attend Oakridge Middle usually go on to attend Clover High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,154 students attended Oakridge Middle.


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