Durant Middle School

802 West Walnut Street
Durant, OK 74701
6/
10
Top 50%
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%
  • : Top 50% in OK
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (OK)
#677 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
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28%
25%
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29%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Durant Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Durant Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
19%
11%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
20%
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Black
2%
8%
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White
48%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Durant Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Durant Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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