Serving 269 students in grades 6-8, Dewey Middle School ranks in the top 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 21% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dewey Middle School's student population of 269 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dewey 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 Dewey Middle School is 0.57, 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
#814 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
19%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewey Middle School's ranking?
Dewey Middle School is ranked #814 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Dewey Middle School often compared to?
Dewey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Dewey Middle School?
269 students attend Dewey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dewey Middle School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewey Middle School?
Dewey Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dewey Middle School offer ?
Dewey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dewey Middle School part of?
Dewey Middle School is part of Dewey School District.
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