Foster Middle School (Closed 2023)

Foster Middle School serves 691 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
691 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
10%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Foster Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Foster Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Foster Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Foster Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Foster 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
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Foster 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
18%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Foster 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

How many students attend Foster Middle School?
691 students attend Foster Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Foster Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foster Middle School?
Foster Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Foster Middle School offer ?
Foster Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Foster Middle School part of?
Foster Middle School is part of Tulsa School District.

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