Serving 91 students in grades 6-8, Waurika Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (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 11:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: WAURIKA MS's attendance zone covers the entire Waurika school district, encompassing approximately 261.2 square miles around the city of Waurika, OK. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waurika Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Waurika Middle School's student population of 91 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waurika 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 Waurika Middle School is 0.43, 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
#990 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
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)
40-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Waurika Middle School's ranking?
Waurika Middle School is ranked #990 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?
20-24% 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 Waurika Middle School?
91 students attend Waurika Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Waurika Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waurika Middle School?
Waurika Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Waurika Middle School offer ?
Waurika Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waurika Middle School part of?
Waurika Middle School is part of Waurika School District.
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