Serving 898 students in grades 6-8, Oliver 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 27% (which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oliver Middle School's student population of 898 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
898 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oliver 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 Oliver Middle School is 0.65, 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
#952 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
7%
8%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Middle School's ranking?
Oliver Middle School is ranked #952 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Oliver Middle School often compared to?
Oliver Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wolf Creek Elementary School, Broken Arrow High School, Sequoyah Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Oliver Middle School?
898 students attend Oliver Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Oliver Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Middle School?
Oliver Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oliver Middle School offer ?
Oliver Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oliver Middle School part of?
Oliver Middle School is part of Broken Arrow School District.
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