Oak Ridge Middle School

www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/Oak_Ridge/

534 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Oak Ridge School, located in Marion, Iowa, serves as a prominent middle school within the Linn-Mar Community School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, Oak Ridge aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to develop strong study habits, critical thinking skills, and a sense of community responsibility.

Beyond its core academic programs, Oak Ridge is known for its wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, music, arts, and various student-led clubs. These activities are designed to enrich the middle school experience, allowing students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and forge meaningful social connections. With a focus on partnership between families and educators, the school maintains a strong commitment to guiding its students toward becoming well-rounded, engaged, and successful members of the Linn-Mar community.

534

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Ridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	35
Black	28
Asian	75
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
367 (68.9%)
Asian
75 (14.1%)
Hispanic
35 (6.6%)
Black
28 (5.3%)
Two or More
27 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Linn-Mar Comm School District
Phone:	(319)447-3410
Website:	http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/Oak_Ridge/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 7 263

Grade 8 271