Serving 163 students in grades 6-8, Watonga MiddleSchool 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watonga MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Watonga MiddleSchool's student population of 163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watonga MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watonga MiddleSchool is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#957 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
13%
12%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
3%
8%
White
49%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watonga MiddleSchool's ranking?
Watonga MiddleSchool is ranked #957 out of 1,674 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Watonga MiddleSchool?
163 students attend Watonga MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Watonga MiddleSchool students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watonga MiddleSchool?
Watonga MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Watonga MiddleSchool offer ?
Watonga MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Watonga MiddleSchool part of?
Watonga MiddleSchool is part of Watonga School District.
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