Summary:
In ZIP code 37841, which covers Oneida, Tennessee, there is exactly one middle school: Oneida Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with 282 students. The school belongs to the Oneida Special School District. Since only one school is present, this summary focuses on its performance, trends, and key metrics relative to district and state averages.
Oneida Middle School has earned 3 out of 5 stars in each of the past three state ranking cycles, with a state rank that has improved modestly from the 52nd to the 56th percentile. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 16.5% is better than both the district (19.6%) and the state (18.3%), suggesting a positive school climate. Academically, the school outperforms the state in Social Studies (53.5% vs. 51.4%) and nearly matches state averages in ELA (38.8% vs. 40.6%) and Science (46.2% vs. 46.9%). Mathematics remains the biggest challenge, with only 29.4% of students proficient compared to 43.0% statewide—a gap of nearly 14 points. The school also saw strong year-over-year gains in ELA (+7.7 points) and Science (+3.6 points), while math dipped slightly.
Grade-level results vary widely, with notable highlights such as 8th grade ELA scoring 8.4 points above the state average and 7th grade Science scoring 6.7 points above, while 8th grade Science lags 8.3 points below. Per-pupil spending is reported at $15,250, which is high relative to typical figures, yet math proficiency remains low, raising questions about resource allocation. Overall, Oneida Middle School is a mid-tier school with clear strengths in Social Studies, improving ELA scores, and strong attendance. Its district ranks in the 33rd percentile statewide, but the school itself sits in the 56th percentile, indicating it outperforms its district’s overall standing. Parents should view this as a stable, moderately performing school with pockets of excellence and a clear need for targeted math support.
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