Below Average
#1669 of 1,750 schools in OK
Arkoma MS
Middle School · Arkoma · Arkoma, OK
A middle school in Arkoma, OK where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 349, Arkoma, OK 74901
- Math 9% proficient (2025)
- Reading 9% proficient (2025)
- 27:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arkoma MS score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Arkoma 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arkoma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,236
Median home value
$67,300
Median rent
$677/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 808 | Compare → |
| William O. Darby Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 720 | Compare → |
| Trinity Catholic Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Union Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 197 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arkoma
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arkoma MS is listed in ARKOMA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arkoma MS
Arkoma MS is a public middle school in Arkoma, OK, part of Arkoma, serving approximately 81 students in grades 6th-8th with a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,669 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arkoma MS
What grades does Arkoma MS serve?
Arkoma MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Arkoma MS?
Arkoma MS has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkoma MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkoma MS is 27:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arkoma MS rank in OK?
Arkoma MS ranks #1,669 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Arkoma MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Arkoma MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Arkoma MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arkoma MS has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Arkoma MS a charter school?
No, Arkoma MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arkoma MS a Title I school?
No, Arkoma MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arkoma MS?
76.5% of students at Arkoma 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Le Flore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (918) 875-3549
- Area population (ZIP 74901)
- 2,001
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 74901; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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