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#1260 of 1,750 schools in OK
Central MS
Middle School · Lawton · Lawton, OK
A Lawton middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1201 Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard, Lawton, OK 73507
- Math 9% proficient (2025)
- Reading 13% proficient (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central MS score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2021, to 11% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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
84.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,515/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawton), 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
$61,092
Median home value
$155,400
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 1,063 | Compare → |
| Macarthur MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 873 | Compare → |
| Lawton Academy of Arts & SciencesPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 202 | 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.
Lawton
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #17 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,526NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central MS is listed in LAWTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central MS
Central MS is a public middle school in Lawton, OK, part of Lawton, serving approximately 954 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,260 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% 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 954 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Central MS is 16.4:1. 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 #1,260 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Central MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Central MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% 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?
84.4% 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
- 954
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Comanche County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (580) 355-8544
- Area population (ZIP 73507)
- 21,500
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 73507; 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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