Serving 176 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 14:1 is lower than 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 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Okemah MS's attendance zone covers the entire district, located in Okemah, OK, and spans approximately 165.2 square miles. Typically, students can expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the zone edge and the furthest edge being 16.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Okemah Middle School's student population of 176 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Okemah 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 Okemah Middle School is 0.67, 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
#1501 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
41%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
37%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #1501 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?
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?
176 students attend Okemah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Okemah Middle School students are American Indian, 37% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Okemah Middle School?
Okemah Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okemah Middle School part of?
Okemah Middle School is part of Okemah School District.
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