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#809 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 46% in state
Cushing MS
Middle School · Cushing · Cushing, OK
A middle school in Cushing, OK where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
521 South Harmony Road, Cushing, OK 74023
- Math 28% proficient (2025)
- Reading 24% proficient (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cushing MS score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 54 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cushing 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,685/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cushing), 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
$48,859
Median home value
$134,700
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cushing
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cushing MS is listed in CUSHING; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cushing MS
Cushing MS is a public middle school in Cushing, OK, part of Cushing, serving approximately 500 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #809 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cushing MS
What grades does Cushing MS serve?
Cushing MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Cushing MS?
Cushing MS has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cushing MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Cushing MS is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cushing MS rank in OK?
Cushing MS ranks #809 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Cushing MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Cushing MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Cushing MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cushing MS has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cushing MS a charter school?
No, Cushing MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cushing MS a Title I school?
No, Cushing MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cushing MS?
62.6% of students at Cushing 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Payne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (918) 225-1311
- Area population (ZIP 74023)
- 12,097
- Area average commute
- 20 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 74023; 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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