Serving 319 students in grades 6-8, Checotah Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Checotah MS's attendance zone encompasses the entire Checotah school district, covering approximately 282.7 square miles around the city of Checotah, OK. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 23.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Checotah Middle School's student population of 319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Checotah Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Checotah Middle School is 0.62, 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
#796 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
29%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Checotah Middle School's ranking?
Checotah Middle School is ranked #796 out of 1,652 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Checotah Middle School?
319 students attend Checotah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Checotah Middle School students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Checotah Middle School?
Checotah Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Checotah Middle School offer ?
Checotah Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Checotah Middle School part of?
Checotah Middle School is part of Checotah School District.
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