Serving 277 students in grades 6-8, Ewing Halsell Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ewing Halsell MS serves an attendance zone that spans the entire school district, covering approximately 172.6 square miles in Vinita, OK. Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 13 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ewing Halsell Middle School's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings
Ewing Halsell 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 Ewing Halsell Middle School is 0.72, 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
#705 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
21%
11%
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Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
21%
White
43%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Two or more races
23%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ewing Halsell Middle School's ranking?
Ewing Halsell Middle School is ranked #705 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Ewing Halsell Middle School?
277 students attend Ewing Halsell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ewing Halsell Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ewing Halsell Middle School?
Ewing Halsell Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ewing Halsell Middle School offer ?
Ewing Halsell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ewing Halsell Middle School part of?
Ewing Halsell Middle School is part of Vinita School District.
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