Serving 232 students in grades 6-8, Sperry 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 15% (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 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sperry Middle School's student population of 232 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sperry 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 Sperry 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
#1210 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
22%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sperry Middle School's ranking?
Sperry Middle School is ranked #1210 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Sperry Middle School often compared to?
Sperry Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jenks Middle School, Keystone Public School, Tulsa Honor Academy Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% 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 Sperry Middle School?
232 students attend Sperry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sperry Middle School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sperry Middle School?
Sperry Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sperry Middle School offer ?
Sperry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sperry Middle School part of?
Sperry Middle School is part of Sperry School District.
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