Serving 812 students in grades 6-8, Childers 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 16% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 812 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Childers Middle School serves the southern part of Broken Arrow, OK, covering an area of approximately 34.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Childers Middle School's student population of 812 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
812 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Childers 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 Childers 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
#1192 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Childers Middle School's ranking?
Childers Middle School is ranked #1192 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Childers Middle School often compared to?
Childers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Intermediate Grd Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Childers Middle School?
812 students attend Childers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Childers Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Childers Middle School?
Childers Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Childers Middle School offer ?
Childers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Childers Middle School part of?
Childers Middle School is part of Broken Arrow School District.
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