Serving 348 students in grades 6-8, Bristow 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 15% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bristow MS's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Bristow, OK, encompassing approximately 242.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 10.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 17.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bristow Middle School's student population of 348 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Linking Learning to Life
School Rankings
Bristow 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 Bristow Middle School is 0.64, 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
#1184 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
25%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
7%
8%
White
54%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bristow Middle School's ranking?
Bristow Middle School is ranked #1184 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Bristow Middle School?
348 students attend Bristow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bristow Middle School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bristow Middle School?
Bristow Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bristow Middle School offer ?
Bristow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bristow Middle School part of?
Bristow Middle School is part of Bristow School District.
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