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#1598 of 1,750 schools in OK

Geronimo MS

Middle School · Geronimo · Geronimo, OK

A middle school in Geronimo, OK where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

800 West Main Street, Geronimo, OK 73543

  • Math 9% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2025)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-18 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency13% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$10,758

Students at Geronimo MS score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency9%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency17%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 13% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).

Show all 14 years
2011
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
9%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 34 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Geronimo 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated858/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Geronimo), 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

$71,125

Median home value

$105,600

Median rent

$1,115/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73543; 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

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.

Geronimo

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$10,758NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Geronimo MS is listed in GERONIMO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Geronimo MS

Geronimo MS is a public middle school in Geronimo, OK, part of Geronimo, serving approximately 56 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,598 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Geronimo MS

What grades does Geronimo MS serve?

Geronimo MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Geronimo MS?

Geronimo MS has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Geronimo MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Geronimo MS is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Geronimo MS rank in OK?

Geronimo MS ranks #1,598 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Geronimo MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Geronimo MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Geronimo MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Geronimo MS has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Geronimo MS a charter school?

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

Is Geronimo MS a Title I school?

No, Geronimo MS is not currently a Title I school.

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

78.6% of students at Geronimo 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
56
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Comanche County
Area population (ZIP 73543)
1,884
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
34.9
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 73543; 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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