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#1551 of 1,750 schools in OK

Marlow MS

Middle School · Marlow · Marlow, OK

A middle school in Marlow, OK where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Post Office Box 73, Marlow, OK 73055

  • Math 25% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2025)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-23.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment6.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$9,339
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at Marlow MS score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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 Proficiency29%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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

59.7%

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 Marlow 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,324/100K

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

$63,545

Median home value

$154,300

Median rent

$828/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73055; 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.

Marlow

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$9,339NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Marlow MS

Marlow MS is a public middle school in Marlow, OK, part of Marlow, serving approximately 293 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,551 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marlow MS

What grades does Marlow MS serve?

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

How many students attend Marlow MS?

Marlow MS has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlow MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Marlow MS is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marlow MS rank in OK?

Marlow MS ranks #1,551 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Marlow MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Marlow MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Marlow MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marlow MS has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marlow MS a charter school?

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

Is Marlow MS a Title I school?

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

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

59.7% of students at Marlow 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
293
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Stephens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
Area population (ZIP 73055)
9,639
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
42.8
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 73055; 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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