Serving 310 students in grades 6-8, Sulphur 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 21% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sulphur MS's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sulphur school district, covering approximately 144.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sulphur Middle School's student population of 310 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sulphur Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sulphur Middle School is 0.63, 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
#841 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
25%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-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 Sulphur Middle School's ranking?
Sulphur Middle School is ranked #841 out of 1,652 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Sulphur Middle School?
310 students attend Sulphur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sulphur Middle School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sulphur Middle School?
Sulphur Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sulphur Middle School offer ?
Sulphur Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sulphur Middle School part of?
Sulphur Middle School is part of Sulphur School District.
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