Serving 227 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 12% (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 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blackwell MS serves the entire district of Blackwell, OK, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 114.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackwell Middle School's student population of 227 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blackwell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackwell Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1412 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
68%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackwell Middle School's ranking?
Blackwell Middle School is ranked #1412 out of 1,652 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?
12% 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?
227 students attend Blackwell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Blackwell Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackwell Middle School?
Blackwell Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, 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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