Serving 87 students in grades 7-8, Wallace Byrd 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 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 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wallace Byrd MS's attendance zone encompasses the entirety of its school district in Coalgate, OK, covering approximately 357.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 17.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wallace Byrd Middle School's student population of 87 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Rankings
Wallace Byrd 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 Wallace Byrd 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
#1382 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
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)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
36%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
8%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallace Byrd Middle School's ranking?
Wallace Byrd Middle School is ranked #1382 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Wallace Byrd Middle School often compared to?
Wallace Byrd Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School, Coalgate High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 Wallace Byrd Middle School?
87 students attend Wallace Byrd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Wallace Byrd Middle School students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wallace Byrd Middle School?
Wallace Byrd Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wallace Byrd Middle School offer ?
Wallace Byrd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wallace Byrd Middle School part of?
Wallace Byrd Middle School is part of Coalgate School District.
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