Serving 622 students in grades 6-8, Tomlinson 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 was 22% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
22%
8%
White
31%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Tomlinson Middle School?
622 students attend Tomlinson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Tomlinson Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomlinson Middle School?
Tomlinson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tomlinson Middle School offer ?
Tomlinson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tomlinson Middle School part of?
Tomlinson Middle School is part of Lawton School District.
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