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#443 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 25% in state

Hilldale MS

Middle School · Hilldale · Muskogee, OK

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

313 East Peak, Muskogee, OK 74403

  • Math 25% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2025)
  • 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-7.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment5.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$8,892
Chronic Absenteeism2.5%

Students at Hilldale MS score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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

70.3%

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 Hilldale 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 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,962/100K

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

$57,171

Median home value

$145,400

Median rent

$841/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

64.3%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74403; 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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
8th and 9th Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.38–93.5 mi689Compare →
Oklahoma Schl for the Blind MSEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–84.6 mi19Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hilldale

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$8,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hilldale MS

Hilldale MS is a public middle school in Muskogee, OK, part of Hilldale, serving approximately 444 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hilldale MS

What grades does Hilldale MS serve?

Hilldale MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hilldale MS?

Hilldale MS has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilldale MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Hilldale MS is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hilldale MS rank in OK?

Hilldale MS ranks #443 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Hilldale MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Hilldale 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 Hilldale MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilldale MS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hilldale MS a charter school?

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

Is Hilldale MS a Title I school?

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

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

70.3% of students at Hilldale 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
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Muskogee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.5%
Area population (ZIP 74403)
29,199
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
36.5
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 74403; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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