Serving 90 students in grades 3-5, Sankofa 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sankofa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Sankofa Middle School's student population of 90 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sankofa Middle School 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 Sankofa Middle School is 0.06, 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
#1565 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
97%
8%
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
8%
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 Sankofa Middle School's ranking?
Sankofa Middle School is ranked #1565 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Sankofa Middle School?
90 students attend Sankofa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sankofa Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sankofa Middle School?
Sankofa Middle School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sankofa Middle School offer ?
Sankofa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Sankofa Middle School part of?
Sankofa Middle School is part of Sankofa Middle Schl Charter School District.
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