Serving 297 students in grades 6-8, Sequoyah 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 14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 52% 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: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoyah Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sequoyah Middle School's student population of 297 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah Middle School is 0.66, 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
#1082 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
25%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
22%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoyah Middle School's ranking?
Sequoyah Middle School is ranked #1082 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Middle School?
297 students attend Sequoyah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sequoyah Middle School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoyah Middle School?
Sequoyah Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sequoyah Middle School offer ?
Sequoyah Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sequoyah Middle School part of?
Sequoyah Middle School is part of Sequoyah School District.
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