Serving 100 students in grades 6-8, Waurika 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waurika Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Waurika Middle School's student population of 100 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waurika 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 Waurika Middle School is 0.50, 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
#823 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waurika Middle School's ranking?
Waurika Middle School is ranked #823 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Waurika Middle School?
100 students attend Waurika Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Waurika Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waurika Middle School?
Waurika Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Waurika Middle School offer ?
Waurika Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Waurika Middle School part of?
Waurika Middle School is part of Waurika School District.
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