Serving 112 students in grades 6-8, Empire 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Empire JHS encompasses the entire school district of Duncan, OK, covering approximately 104.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Empire Middle School's student population of 112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Empire 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 Empire Middle School is 0.57, 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
#1351 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
62%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Middle School's ranking?
Empire Middle School is ranked #1351 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Empire Middle School?
112 students attend Empire Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Empire Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Empire Middle School?
Empire Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Empire Middle School offer ?
Empire Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Empire Middle School part of?
Empire Middle School is part of Empire School District.
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