Serving 498 students in grades 6-8, Ardmore 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 4% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ardmore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ardmore Middle School's student population of 498 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ardmore Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ardmore Middle School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1564 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
13%
8%
White
29%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
23%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ardmore Middle School's ranking?
Ardmore Middle School is ranked #1564 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Ardmore Middle School often compared to?
Ardmore Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Ardmore Middle School?
498 students attend Ardmore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Ardmore Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ardmore Middle School?
Ardmore Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ardmore Middle School offer ?
Ardmore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ardmore Middle School part of?
Ardmore Middle School is part of Ardmore School District.
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