Newman Middle School

2000 West Oak Street
Skiatook, OK 74070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 508 students in grades 6-8, Newman 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 21% (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 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Newman Middle School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
508 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Newman 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 Newman Middle School is 0.64, 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)
#1041 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Newman Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newman 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.
24%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newman 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.
47%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Newman 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
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American Indian
22%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Newman Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Newman Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
20%
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Black
n/a
8%
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White
53%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
19%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Newman 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%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newman 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
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newman 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 Newman Middle School's ranking?
Newman Middle School is ranked #1041 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% 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 Newman Middle School?
508 students attend Newman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Newman Middle School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newman Middle School?
Newman Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Newman Middle School offer ?
Newman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Newman Middle School part of?
Newman Middle School is part of Skiatook School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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