Serving 168 students in grades 6-8, Okemah 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Okemah Middle School's student population of 168 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Okemah 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 Okemah Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1510 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
42%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
6%
8%
White
37%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1510 out of 1,680 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 25% OK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Okemah Middle School?
168 students attend Okemah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Okemah Middle School students are American Indian, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okemah Middle School?
Okemah Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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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