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Deer Creek Middle School

2601 Nw 234th St
Edmond, OK 73012
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9/
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Top 20%
Tel: (405) 348-4830
www.deercreekms.org
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Deer Creek Middle School serves 1,028 students in grades 7-8.
Deer Creek Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,028 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in OK
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Deer Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Deer Creek Middle School's student population of 1,028 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,028 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Deer Creek Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Deer Creek Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
Overall Testing Rank
#219 out of 1674 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
6%
12%
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Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
19%
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Black
8%
8%
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White
64%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Deer Creek School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deer Creek Middle School's ranking?

Deer Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).

How many students attend Deer Creek Middle School?

1,028 students attend Deer Creek Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Deer Creek Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Creek Middle School?

Deer Creek Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.

What grades does Deer Creek Middle School offer ?

Deer Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Deer Creek Middle School part of?

Deer Creek Middle School is part of Deer Creek School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,028 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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