Okemah Middle School serves 131 students in grades 6-8.
Okemah Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okemah Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Okemah Middle School's student population of 131 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Okemah Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Okemah Middle School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1449 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
42%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
5%
8%
White
40%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okemah Middle School's ranking?
Okemah Middle School is ranked #1449 out of 1,674 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Okemah Middle School?
131 students attend Okemah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Okemah Middle School students are American Indian, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okemah Middle School?
Okemah Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Okemah Middle School offer ?
Okemah Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Okemah Middle School part of?
Okemah Middle School is part of Okemah School District.
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