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#936 of 1,750 schools in OK
Irving MS
Middle School · Norman · Norman, OK
A Norman middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 Vicksburg Avenue, Norman, OK 73071
- Math 18% proficient (2025)
- Reading 23% proficient (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Irving MS score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Irving MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,530/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norman), 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
$59,258
Median home value
$206,600
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
41.8%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 728 | Compare → |
| Alcott MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| Whittier MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 1,094 | Compare → |
| Curtis Inge MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 686 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Norman
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #14 of 25
- District spending per student
- $10,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Irving MS is listed in NORMAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Irving MS
Irving MS is a public middle school in Norman, OK, part of Norman, serving approximately 734 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Irving MS
What grades does Irving MS serve?
Irving MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Irving MS?
Irving MS has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving MS is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Irving MS rank in OK?
Irving MS ranks #936 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Irving MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Irving MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Irving MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Irving MS has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Irving MS a charter school?
No, Irving MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Irving MS a Title I school?
No, Irving MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irving MS?
67.7% of students at Irving 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
- 734
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cleveland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (405) 366-5941
- Area population (ZIP 73071)
- 43,105
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 28.8
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 73071; 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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