Serving 119 students in grades 6-8, Dewar 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dewar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dewar Middle School's student population of 119 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dewar 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 Dewar Middle School is 0.54, 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
#1443 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
57%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
37%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewar Middle School's ranking?
Dewar Middle School is ranked #1443 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Dewar Middle School?
119 students attend Dewar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dewar Middle School students are American Indian, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewar Middle School?
Dewar Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dewar Middle School offer ?
Dewar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dewar Middle School part of?
Dewar Middle School is part of Dewar School District.
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