The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in Social studies. The lowest is 40% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Oakland Elementary
Oakland Elementary is a regular public school in Clarksville, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Montgomery County school system, a district that covers Clarksville and the surrounding communities of Cunningham and Woodlawn. The school sits at the intersection of a large, fast-growing city and a suburban residential landscape, drawing its student body from a broad attendance zone.
On state assessments for the most recent school year, roughly two out of every five students scored proficient in math, and a slightly higher share, approaching half, did so in English language arts. Science results were stronger, with just over half of test takers reaching proficiency. These figures come from the Tennessee TNReady exams, which are administered to students in grades three through eight. The school’s social studies results are older and come from a year when both the assessment name and cut scores changed, so they are not directly comparable to current performance. A parent considering Oakland should examine how its academic profile aligns with their expectations for early-elementary preparation; the results suggest there is room for improvement in foundational skills. Participation rates on the tests were very high, indicating that nearly all enrolled students took the assessments, which gives the results broad coverage.
The school enrolls a large student body for an elementary school. Racially, the student population is predominantly white, with notable shares of Black and Hispanic students, smaller groups of students who are Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, and a meaningful number of multiracial students. This reflects the broader demographic mix of Clarksville, a city shaped by its proximity to Fort Campbell, a major Army installation, and by a growing industrial and logistics employment base. Data on economic disadvantage, special education, and English learner status were not available in the records reviewed. A parent may want to ask the school directly about the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, as well as how the school supports students with individualized education plans or those learning English.
Clarksville itself is a mid-size city that has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by the presence of Austin Peay State University, the Fort Campbell military base, and major employers such as Trane, Amazon, FedEx, and several manufacturing firms. The city’s built environment is mostly suburban and auto-dependent, though the downtown area near the university and the Cumberland River offers some walkable pockets. The economic context is one of expansion: new distribution centers have opened, and the population has increased substantially since 2020. Home values in the zip code serving Oakland Elementary are slightly below the Tennessee state median, and rents have been rising at a modest pace. For many military and civilian families moving into the area, housing affordability relative to national benchmarks may be a consideration. Monthly mortgage payments on a typical home would be significantly higher than average rents, making renting the more immediately accessible option for many households.
No recent, parent-relevant changes to Montgomery County’s school operations were found in publicly available sources. The district’s broader priorities and any recent boundary or program adjustments were not documented in the information used for this profile.
Oakland Elementary is a large, diverse suburban school in a growing city with a mixed economic base. Its academic results are moderate, with science a relative strength. Families moving to Clarksville, particularly those connected to the military or the expanding industrial sector, will find this school integrated into a community that is both historic and rapidly changing. The absence of publicly reported data on student support services and economic need leaves some important questions unanswered, and a direct conversation with the school would be the next step for any parent evaluating the fit.
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