Serving 500 students in grades 5-8, Cushing Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cushing Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cushing Middle School's student population of 500 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cushing Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cushing Middle School is 0.53, 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
#626 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
66%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Cushing Middle School's ranking?
Cushing Middle School is ranked #626 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cushing Middle School often compared to?
Cushing Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ripley Elementary School, Perkins-tryon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cushing Middle School?
500 students attend Cushing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cushing Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cushing Middle School?
Cushing Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cushing Middle School offer ?
Cushing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Cushing Middle School part of?
Cushing Middle School is part of Cushing School District.
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