Serving 431 students in grades 6-8, Sallisaw Middle School ranks in the top 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 40% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sallisaw Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Sallisaw Middle School's student population of 431 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sallisaw 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 Sallisaw Middle School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
32%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
37%
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
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sallisaw Middle School's ranking?
Sallisaw Middle School is ranked #643 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Sallisaw Middle School often compared to?
Sallisaw Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gans Elementary School, Muldrow Middle School, Vian 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 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Sallisaw Middle School?
431 students attend Sallisaw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Sallisaw Middle School students are White, 32% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sallisaw Middle School?
Sallisaw Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sallisaw Middle School offer ?
Sallisaw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sallisaw Middle School part of?
Sallisaw Middle School is part of Sallisaw School District.
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