Serving 98 students in grades 6-8, Wellston 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 15-19% (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 31% 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: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Wellston Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 104.3 square miles in Wellston, OK, with most students typically driving 10-15 minutes to reach the school and an average distance of 6.2 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone is about 9.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wellston Middle School's student population of 98 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wellston 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 Wellston Middle School is 0.50, 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
#1094 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
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)
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Wellston Middle School's ranking?
Wellston Middle School is ranked #1094 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?
15-19% 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 Wellston Middle School?
98 students attend Wellston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wellston Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellston Middle School?
Wellston Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wellston Middle School offer ?
Wellston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellston Middle School part of?
Wellston Middle School is part of Wellston School District.
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