Serving 194 students in grades 6-8, Tonkawa 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tonkawa MS's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 127.4 square miles around Tonkawa, OK. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tonkawa Middle School's student population of 194 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tonkawa 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 Tonkawa 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
#1221 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
21%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Buccaneers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonkawa Middle School's ranking?
Tonkawa Middle School is ranked #1221 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Tonkawa Middle School?
194 students attend Tonkawa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tonkawa Middle School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonkawa Middle School?
Tonkawa Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tonkawa Middle School offer ?
Tonkawa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonkawa Middle School part of?
Tonkawa Middle School is part of Tonkawa School District.
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