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#689 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 39% in state
Central MS
Middle School · Bartlesville · Bartlesville, OK
A Bartlesville middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
815 SE Delaware, Bartlesville, OK 74006
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 27% proficient (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central MS score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,521/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bartlesville), 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
$74,139
Median home value
$184,800
Median rent
$960/mo
College educated
40.1%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Connections Acad MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Paths to IndependencePrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Madison MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| Dewey MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 260 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bartlesville
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $9,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central MS is listed in BARTLESVILLE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central MS
Central MS is a public middle school in Bartlesville, OK, part of Bartlesville, serving approximately 669 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #689 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central MS
What grades does Central MS serve?
Central MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Central MS?
Central MS has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Central MS is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central MS rank in OK?
Central MS ranks #689 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Central MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Central MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Central MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central MS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central MS a charter school?
No, Central MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central MS a Title I school?
No, Central MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central MS?
60.4% of students at Central 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
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (918) 336-9302
- Area population (ZIP 74006)
- 27,550
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 74006; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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