Very Good
#363 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 21% in state
Empire MS
Middle School · Empire · Duncan, OK
A middle school in Duncan, OK serving grades 6th – 8th.
276803 E 1760 Road, Duncan, OK 73533
- Math 20% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Empire MS score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* 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
67.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Empire 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duncan), 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
$59,341
Median home value
$137,300
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73533; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Empire
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Empire MS is listed in EMPIRE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Empire MS
Empire MS is a public middle school in Duncan, OK, part of Empire, serving approximately 107 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Empire MS
What grades does Empire MS serve?
Empire MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Empire MS?
Empire MS has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empire MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Empire MS is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Empire MS rank in OK?
Empire MS ranks #363 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Empire MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Empire MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Empire MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Empire MS has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Empire MS a charter school?
No, Empire MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Empire MS a Title I school?
No, Empire MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Empire MS?
67.3% of students at Empire 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
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stephens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (580) 255-7515
- Area population (ZIP 73533)
- 27,935
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 73533; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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