Serving 735 students in grades 6-8, Dewitt Waller Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dewitt Waller Middle School's student population of 735 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dewitt Waller 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 Dewitt Waller Middle 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
#908 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
12%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewitt Waller Middle School's ranking?
Dewitt Waller Middle School is ranked #908 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Dewitt Waller Middle School often compared to?
Dewitt Waller Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Dewitt Waller Middle School?
735 students attend Dewitt Waller Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dewitt Waller Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewitt Waller Middle School?
Dewitt Waller Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dewitt Waller Middle School offer ?
Dewitt Waller Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dewitt Waller Middle School part of?
Dewitt Waller Middle School is part of Enid School District.
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