Serving 244 students in grades 6-8, Dewey 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 30% (which is higher 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 37% 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: 244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dewey MS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dewey, OK, covering approximately 86.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dewey Middle School's student population of 244 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dewey 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 Dewey Middle School is 0.56, 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
#1077 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
4%
8%
White
63%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewey Middle School's ranking?
Dewey Middle School is ranked #1077 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Dewey Middle School often compared to?
Dewey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Dewey Middle School?
244 students attend Dewey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dewey Middle School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dewey Middle School?
Dewey Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dewey Middle School offer ?
Dewey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dewey Middle School part of?
Dewey Middle School is part of Dewey School District.
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