Serving 470 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 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- 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 470 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 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 0.52, 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
12:1
16:1
American Indian
11%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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 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?
470 students attend Cushing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cushing Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
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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