Below Average
#1457 of 1,750 schools in OK
Mary Golda Ross MS
Middle School · Oklahoma City · Oklahoma City, OK
An Oklahoma City middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2601 South Villa, Oklahoma City, OK 73108
- Math 2% proficient (2025)
- Reading 4% proficient (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Golda Ross MS score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 3% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Golda Ross 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oklahoma City), 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
$35,278
Median home value
$75,000
Median rent
$799/mo
College educated
3.6%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
37.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73108; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 5–8 | 1.5 mi | 867 | Compare → |
| Capitol Hill MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Jefferson MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 5–8 | 3.0 mi | 941 | Compare → |
| Wheeler MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 517 | 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.
Oklahoma City
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #49 of 57
- District spending per student
- $13,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Golda Ross MS is listed in OKLAHOMA CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Golda Ross MS
Mary Golda Ross MS is a public middle school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Oklahoma City, serving approximately 709 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,457 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Golda Ross MS
What grades does Mary Golda Ross MS serve?
Mary Golda Ross MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Mary Golda Ross MS?
Mary Golda Ross MS has an enrollment of approximately 709 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Golda Ross MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Golda Ross MS is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Golda Ross MS rank in OK?
Mary Golda Ross MS ranks #1,457 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Mary Golda Ross MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Golda Ross MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Mary Golda Ross MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Golda Ross MS has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Mary Golda Ross MS a charter school?
No, Mary Golda Ross MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Golda Ross MS a Title I school?
No, Mary Golda Ross MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Golda Ross MS?
96.8% of students at Mary Golda Ross 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 709
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.4%
- Phone
- (405) 587-8700
- Area population (ZIP 73108)
- 15,239
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 73108; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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