Serving 628 students in grades 6-7, Ponca City West Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 22% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ponca City West Middle School's student population of 628 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ponca City West 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 Ponca City West Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1068 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
16%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
57%
44%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponca City West Middle School's ranking?
Ponca City West Middle School is ranked #1068 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Ponca City West Middle School?
628 students attend Ponca City West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ponca City West Middle School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponca City West Middle School?
Ponca City West Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ponca City West Middle School offer ?
Ponca City West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Ponca City West Middle School part of?
Ponca City West Middle School is part of Ponca City School District.
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