Serving 739 students in grades 6-7, Ponca City West MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 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 20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ponca City West MiddleSchool's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ponca City West MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponca City West MiddleSchool is 0.67, 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
#1078 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
14%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
3%
8%
White
53%
46%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
14%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponca City West MiddleSchool's ranking?
Ponca City West MiddleSchool is ranked #1078 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Ponca City West MiddleSchool?
739 students attend Ponca City West MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ponca City West MiddleSchool students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponca City West MiddleSchool?
Ponca City West MiddleSchool has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ponca City West MiddleSchool offer ?
Ponca City West MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Ponca City West MiddleSchool part of?
Ponca City West MiddleSchool is part of Ponca City School District.
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