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#441 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 25% in state

Fort Gibson MS

Middle School · Fort Gibson · Fort Gibson, OK

A middle school in Fort Gibson, OK serving grades 6th – 8th.

500 South Ross Avenue, Fort Gibson, OK 74434

  • Math 39% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-11.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$10,539
Chronic Absenteeism11.4%

Students at Fort Gibson MS score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fort Gibson 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,251/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Gibson), 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

$72,454

Median home value

$181,200

Median rent

$787/mo

College educated

32.3%

Homeownership

80.7%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Fort Gibson

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$10,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fort Gibson MS is listed in FORT GIBSON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fort Gibson MS

Fort Gibson MS is a public middle school in Fort Gibson, OK, part of Fort Gibson, serving approximately 394 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fort Gibson MS

What grades does Fort Gibson MS serve?

Fort Gibson MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Fort Gibson MS?

Fort Gibson MS has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Gibson MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Fort Gibson MS is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fort Gibson MS rank in OK?

Fort Gibson MS ranks #441 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Fort Gibson MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Fort Gibson MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Fort Gibson MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Gibson MS has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fort Gibson MS a charter school?

No, Fort Gibson MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fort Gibson MS a Title I school?

No, Fort Gibson MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Gibson MS?

47.7% of students at Fort Gibson 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
394
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Muskogee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.4%
Area population (ZIP 74434)
9,691
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
37.3
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 74434; 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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