Serving 730 students in grades 6-8, Tahlequah Middle School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher 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 79% 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: 730 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: TAHLEQUAH MS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tahlequah, OK, covering an area of approximately 139.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 5.5 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 21.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tahlequah Middle School's student population of 730 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
730 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tahlequah 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 Tahlequah Middle School is 0.76, which is more 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
#612 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
28%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
29%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-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 Tahlequah Middle School's ranking?
Tahlequah Middle School is ranked #612 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Tahlequah Middle School often compared to?
Tahlequah Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah, Lowrey Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Tahlequah Middle School?
730 students attend Tahlequah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Tahlequah Middle School students are Two or more races, 28% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tahlequah Middle School?
Tahlequah Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tahlequah Middle School offer ?
Tahlequah Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tahlequah Middle School part of?
Tahlequah Middle School is part of Tahlequah School District.
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