Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Shawnee 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 9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shawnee Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Shawnee Middle School's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Shawnee 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 Shawnee Middle School is 0.70, 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
#1501 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
12%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
6%
8%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
22%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawnee Middle School's ranking?
Shawnee Middle School is ranked #1501 out of 1,680 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Middle School?
705 students attend Shawnee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Shawnee Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Middle School?
Shawnee Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shawnee Middle School offer ?
Shawnee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shawnee Middle School part of?
Shawnee Middle School is part of Shawnee School District.
School Reviews
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