Serving 339 students in grades 6-8, Plainview Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Plainview Middle School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plainview Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainview 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
56%
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
29%
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 Plainview Middle School's ranking?
Plainview Middle School is ranked #374 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Plainview Middle School often compared to?
Plainview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ardmore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Plainview Middle School?
339 students attend Plainview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Plainview Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainview Middle School?
Plainview Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Plainview Middle School offer ?
Plainview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Plainview Middle School part of?
Plainview Middle School is part of Plainview School District.
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