Longfellow MiddleSchool

215 North Ponca Avenue
Norman, OK 73071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 683 students in grades 6-8, Longfellow MiddleSchool ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50% in OK
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Longfellow MiddleSchool's student population of 683 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
683 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Longfellow 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 Longfellow MiddleSchool is 0.62, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
#834 out of 1674 schools
(Top 50%)
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18%
24%
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27%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
7%
12%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
19%
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Black
5%
8%
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White
58%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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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 Longfellow MiddleSchool's ranking?
Longfellow MiddleSchool is ranked #834 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Longfellow MiddleSchool often compared to?
Longfellow MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irving MiddleSchool, Whittier MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Longfellow MiddleSchool?
683 students attend Longfellow MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Longfellow MiddleSchool students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow MiddleSchool?
Longfellow MiddleSchool has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Longfellow MiddleSchool offer ?
Longfellow MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Longfellow MiddleSchool part of?
Longfellow MiddleSchool is part of Norman School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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