Serving 788 students in grades 6-8, Irving Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irving Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Irving Middle School's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
788 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Irving 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 Irving Middle School is 0.72, 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
#1070 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
13%
8%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irving Middle School's ranking?
Irving Middle School is ranked #1070 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Irving Middle School often compared to?
Irving Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whittier Middle School, Longfellow Middle School, Alcott Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Irving Middle School?
788 students attend Irving Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Irving Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irving Middle School?
Irving Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Irving Middle School offer ?
Irving Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Irving Middle School part of?
Irving Middle School is part of Norman School District.
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