Serving 586 students in grades 6, Deer Creek Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Creek Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Deer Creek Intermediate School's student population of 586 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Deer Creek Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Creek Intermediate School is 0.63, 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
#144 out of 1680 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
8%
8%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Creek Intermediate School's ranking?
Deer Creek Intermediate School is ranked #144 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Deer Creek Intermediate School often compared to?
Deer Creek Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piedmont Intermediate Elementary School, Deer Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Deer Creek Intermediate School?
586 students attend Deer Creek Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Deer Creek Intermediate School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Creek Intermediate School?
Deer Creek Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Deer Creek Intermediate School offer ?
Deer Creek Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Deer Creek Intermediate School part of?
Deer Creek Intermediate School is part of Deer Creek School District.
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