Serving 407 students in grades 6-8, Sallisaw Middle School ranks in the top 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 16% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher 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 61% 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: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tommie Spear MS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sallisaw, OK, covering approximately 137.5 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 7.3 miles, with the furthest point being 16.6 miles away, and most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sallisaw Middle School's student population of 407 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sallisaw 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 Sallisaw Middle School is 0.72, 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
#790 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
30%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
20%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
8%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-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 Sallisaw Middle School's ranking?
Sallisaw Middle School is ranked #790 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Sallisaw Middle School often compared to?
Sallisaw Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vian Middle School, Muldrow Middle School, Gans Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Sallisaw Middle School?
407 students attend Sallisaw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sallisaw Middle School students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sallisaw Middle School?
Sallisaw Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sallisaw Middle School offer ?
Sallisaw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sallisaw Middle School part of?
Sallisaw Middle School is part of Sallisaw School District.
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