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Oak Mountain Middle School

5650 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35242

About Oak Mountain Middle School

Oak Mountain Middle School is a well-known public middle school for grades 6–8 that has a stellar reputation for academics. The school has about an 18:1 student-teacher ratio, which helps with structured teaching and group learning. There are approximately 49% of students who are good at math, and 74% of students are good at reading, according to the data from state testing. Overall, the score is higher than the average for the state. There is a wide variety of academic classes, arts programs, and extracurricular activities available at Oak Mountain. These activities encourage student participation and assist them in developing their leadership skills. Because of the school's emphasis on academic rigor and well-rounded development, students are very well prepared for the work they will be doing in high school.

Contact Information

Address

5650 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35242

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Phone

(205) 682-5210

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 74%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 74% in Reading.
61
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1194
Total Students
$68271
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 64 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Oak Mountain Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 72.45%
Asian 5.19%
Hispanic 8.71%
Black 11.06%
Two+ Races 1.84%
Native Am. 0.34%
White
72.45%
Asian
5.19%
Hispanic
8.71%
Black
11.06%
Two+ Races
1.84%
Native Am.
0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1194
48.74%
582 Female
51.26%
612 Male

Student Population

1194 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

477 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Oak Mountain Middle School proudly recognized its 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Grace Riddle, for her dedication to moving students forward academically and her infectious enthusiasm.

FAQ

Q1. Does Oak Mountain Middle School provide STEM learning opportunities?

Ans. Yes, the school integrates STEM projects and technology-based instruction.

Q2. Can parents volunteer at the school?

Ans. Yes, parents are encouraged to volunteer through approved school programs.

Q3. Are music programs offered?

Ans. Yes, students may participate in band and other music programs.

Q4. How are students prepared for high school?

Ans. Counselors provide academic planning and transition support.

Q5. Is bus transportation available?

Ans. Yes, transportation is provided for eligible students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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