Serving 1,179 students in grades 7-8, Deer Creek Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Deer Creek Middle School's student population of 1,179 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer Creek Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Creek Middle School is 0.62, 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
#219 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
8%
8%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Middle School's ranking?
Deer Creek Middle School is ranked #219 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Deer Creek Middle School often compared to?
Deer Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Deer Creek Middle School?
1,179 students attend Deer Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Deer Creek Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Creek Middle School?
Deer Creek Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Deer Creek Middle School offer ?
Deer Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Deer Creek Middle School part of?
Deer Creek Middle School is part of Deer Creek School District.
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