Below Average
#1436 of 1,750 schools in OK
Ardmore MS
Middle School · Ardmore · Ardmore, OK
A middle school in Ardmore, OK where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1709, Ardmore, OK 73402
- Math 10% proficient (2025)
- Reading 16% proficient (2025)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ardmore MS score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ardmore MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,296/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beginning Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 0.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Ardmore Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 2.9 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Plainview MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 361 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ardmore
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ardmore MS is listed in ARDMORE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ardmore MS
Ardmore MS is a public middle school in Ardmore, OK, part of Ardmore, serving approximately 326 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,436 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ardmore MS
What grades does Ardmore MS serve?
Ardmore MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ardmore MS?
Ardmore MS has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ardmore MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Ardmore MS is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ardmore MS rank in OK?
Ardmore MS ranks #1,436 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Ardmore MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Ardmore MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ardmore MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ardmore MS has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ardmore MS a charter school?
No, Ardmore MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ardmore MS a Title I school?
No, Ardmore MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ardmore MS?
80.4% of students at Ardmore MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Carter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.2%
- Phone
- (580) 223-2475
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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