Perkins-tryon Middle School

390 W Kenworthy
Perkins, OK 74059
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 356 students in grades 6-8, Perkins-tryon 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 13% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Perkins-tryon Middle School's student population of 356 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
356 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Perkins-tryon 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 Perkins-tryon Middle School is 0.54, 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)
#1232 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Perkins-tryon Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Perkins-tryon 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.
22%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Perkins-tryon 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.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Perkins-tryon 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
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
16%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Perkins-tryon 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%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
2%
8%
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White
65%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Perkins-tryon 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
6%
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.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Perkins-tryon 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
37%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Perkins-tryon 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
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Perkins-tryon 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 Perkins-tryon Middle School's ranking?
Perkins-tryon Middle School is ranked #1232 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Perkins-tryon Middle School?
356 students attend Perkins-tryon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Perkins-tryon Middle School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perkins-tryon Middle School?
Perkins-tryon Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Perkins-tryon Middle School offer ?
Perkins-tryon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Perkins-tryon Middle School part of?
Perkins-tryon Middle School is part of Perkins-Tryon School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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