Oak Mountain Middle School

5650 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242

www.shelbyed.org/schools/omms/Index.htm

1,168 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Oak Mountain Middle School, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a prominent institution within the Shelby County School District. Serving students in the suburban Oak Mountain area, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its emphasis on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school curriculum is designed to challenge students as they transition from elementary to high school, providing a comprehensive range of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities aimed at nurturing both intellectual growth and social development.

Beyond academics, Oak Mountain Middle School is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from a high level of parental involvement and strong administrative support. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that help create a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing technology integration, character education, and collaborative learning, Oak Mountain Middle School aims to equip its students with the essential skills and maturity needed for success in their future academic endeavors.

1,168

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Mountain Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	853
Hispanic	96
Black	140
Asian	53
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
853 (73.0%)
Black
140 (12.0%)
Hispanic
96 (8.2%)
Asian
53 (4.5%)
Two or More
24 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shelby County
Phone:	(205)682-5210
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.org/schools/omms/Index.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 364

Grade 7 403

Grade 8 401