Serving 220 students in grades 6-8, Blackwell Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackwell Middle School's student population of 220 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Blackwell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackwell Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1410 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackwell Middle School's ranking?
Blackwell Middle School is ranked #1410 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Blackwell Middle School?
220 students attend Blackwell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Blackwell Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackwell Middle School?
Blackwell Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blackwell Middle School offer ?
Blackwell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackwell Middle School part of?
Blackwell Middle School is part of Blackwell School District.
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