Serving 157 students in grades 6-8, Pawhuska 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 15-19% (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 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawhuska Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pawhuska Middle School's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Pawhuska 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 Pawhuska Middle School is 0.72, 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
#1424 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
34%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
30%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
27%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
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 Pawhuska Middle School's ranking?
Pawhuska Middle School is ranked #1424 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?
15-19% 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 Pawhuska Middle School?
157 students attend Pawhuska Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Pawhuska Middle School students are American Indian, 30% of students are White, 27% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pawhuska Middle School?
Pawhuska Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pawhuska Middle School offer ?
Pawhuska Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pawhuska Middle School part of?
Pawhuska Middle School is part of Pawhuska School District.
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