Serving 460 students in grades 5-8, Cushing MiddleSchool ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cushing MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cushing MiddleSchool's student population of 460 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cushing MiddleSchool ranks within the top 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cushing MiddleSchool is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#709 out of 1674 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
3%
8%
White
65%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cushing MiddleSchool's ranking?
Cushing MiddleSchool is ranked #709 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Cushing MiddleSchool?
460 students attend Cushing MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cushing MiddleSchool students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cushing MiddleSchool?
Cushing MiddleSchool has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cushing MiddleSchool offer ?
Cushing MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Cushing MiddleSchool part of?
Cushing MiddleSchool is part of Cushing School District.
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