Serving 380 students in grades 6-8, Oologah-talala 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 23% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher 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 42% 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: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oologah-talala Middle School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oologah-talala 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 Oologah-talala Middle School is 0.60, 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
#685 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
18%
11%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oologah-talala Middle School's ranking?
Oologah-talala Middle School is ranked #685 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Oologah-talala Middle School?
380 students attend Oologah-talala Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Oologah-talala Middle School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oologah-talala Middle School?
Oologah-talala Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oologah-talala Middle School offer ?
Oologah-talala Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oologah-talala Middle School part of?
Oologah-talala Middle School is part of Oologah-Talala School District.
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