Serving 339 students in grades 6-8, Bristow 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 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bristow Middle School's student population of 339 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bristow 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 Bristow Middle School is 0.65, which is less 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
#1072 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
25%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
8%
8%
White
53%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bristow Middle School's ranking?
Bristow Middle School is ranked #1072 out of 1,680 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Bristow Middle School?
339 students attend Bristow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bristow Middle School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bristow Middle School?
Bristow Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bristow Middle School offer ?
Bristow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bristow Middle School part of?
Bristow Middle School is part of Bristow School District.
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