Serving 350 students in grades 6-8, Oologah-talala Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Oologah-Talala Middle School encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 176.9 square miles in Oologah, OK. Students typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oologah-talala Middle School's student population of 350 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Oologah-talala 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 Oologah-talala Middle School is 0.65, 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
#712 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
18%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oologah-talala Middle School's ranking?
Oologah-talala Middle School is ranked #712 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Oologah-talala Middle School?
350 students attend Oologah-talala Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Oologah-talala Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oologah-talala Middle School?
Oologah-talala Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oologah-talala Middle School offer ?
Oologah-talala Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oologah-talala Middle School part of?
Oologah-talala Middle School is part of Oologah-Talala School District.
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