Serving 609 students in grades 7-8, Durant Middle School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Durant Middle School's student population of 609 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Durant 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 Durant Middle School is 0.69, 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
#677 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
19%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
48%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durant Middle School's ranking?
Durant Middle School is ranked #677 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Durant Middle School often compared to?
Durant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Durant High School, Silo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Durant Middle School?
609 students attend Durant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Durant Middle School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durant Middle School?
Durant Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Durant Middle School offer ?
Durant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Durant Middle School part of?
Durant Middle School is part of Durant School District.
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