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#1015 of 1,750 schools in OK
Deer Creek MS
Middle School · Deer Creek · Edmond, OK
A middle school in Edmond, OK serving grades 7th – 8th.
2601 North West 234 th Street Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73012
- Math 52% proficient (2025)
- Reading 43% proficient (2025)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deer Creek MS score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
23.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deer Creek MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,524/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edmond), 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
$123,528
Median home value
$295,500
Median rent
$1,779/mo
College educated
56.4%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,036 | Compare → |
| Cheyenne MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 830 | 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.
Deer Creek
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $8,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deer Creek MS is listed in DEER CREEK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deer Creek MS
Deer Creek MS is a public middle school in Edmond, OK, part of Deer Creek, serving approximately 1,224 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,015 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deer Creek MS
What grades does Deer Creek MS serve?
Deer Creek MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Deer Creek MS?
Deer Creek MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek MS is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deer Creek MS rank in OK?
Deer Creek MS ranks #1,015 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Deer Creek MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer Creek MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Deer Creek MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Creek MS has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deer Creek MS a charter school?
No, Deer Creek MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer Creek MS a Title I school?
No, Deer Creek MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Creek MS?
23.4% of students at Deer Creek 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
- 1,224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (405) 348-4830
- Area population (ZIP 73012)
- 44,385
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 73012; 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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