Serving 336 students in grades 6-8, Sulphur Middle School ranks in the top 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 31% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sulphur Middle School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sulphur 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 Sulphur 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
#601 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
23%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sulphur Middle School's ranking?
Sulphur Middle School is ranked #601 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Sulphur Middle School?
336 students attend Sulphur Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sulphur Middle School students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sulphur Middle School?
Sulphur Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sulphur Middle School offer ?
Sulphur Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sulphur Middle School part of?
Sulphur Middle School is part of Sulphur School District.
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