Macarthur Middle School

510 Northeast 45th Street
Lawton, OK 73507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 873 students in grades 6-8, Macarthur 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 14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 873 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Macarthur Middle School's student population of 873 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

School Rankings

Macarthur Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macarthur Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1203 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
14%
25%
26%
27%
31%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
16%
8%
White
36%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
19%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.77
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Macarthur Middle School's ranking?
Macarthur Middle School is ranked #1203 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Macarthur Middle School often compared to?
Macarthur Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Middle School, Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Middle School?
873 students attend Macarthur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Macarthur Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur Middle School?
Macarthur Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Macarthur Middle School offer ?
Macarthur Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Macarthur Middle School part of?
Macarthur Middle School is part of Lawton School District.

School Reviews

3   3/10/2018
IT IS AN AMAZING SCHOOL I AM THANKFUL FOR ALL THE TEACHERS AND STAFF
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jayden lorah

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 873 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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