Durant Middle School

802 West Walnut Street
Durant, OK 74701
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 589 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 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • 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 589 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
589 students
This chart displays total students of Durant Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Durant Middle School
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Durant Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Durant Middle School 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
#677 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Durant Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Durant Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Durant Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
20%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Durant Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Durant Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Durant Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Durant Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Durant Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Durant Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Durant Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
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
47%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Durant Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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

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?
589 students attend Durant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Durant Middle School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
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.

School Reviews

Review Durant Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • 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

Related School Videos

Quick Links