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#597 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 34% in state
Elk City MS
Middle School · Elk City · Elk City, OK
A middle school in Elk City, OK where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 448, Elk City, OK 73648
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elk City MS score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
61.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elk City MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Elk City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elk City MS is listed in ELK CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elk City MS
Elk City MS is a public middle school in Elk City, OK, part of Elk City, serving approximately 305 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elk City MS
What grades does Elk City MS serve?
Elk City MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Elk City MS?
Elk City MS has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk City MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk City 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 Elk City MS rank in OK?
Elk City MS ranks #597 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Elk City MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Elk City MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Elk City MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk City MS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elk City MS a charter school?
No, Elk City MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elk City MS a Title I school?
No, Elk City MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elk City MS?
61.3% of students at Elk City 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
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Beckham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (580) 225-5043
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.
- 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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