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#1306 of 1,750 schools in OK
Plainview MS
Middle School · Plainview · Ardmore, OK
A middle school in Ardmore, OK where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1140 South Plainview Road, Ardmore, OK 73401
- Math 27% proficient (2025)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plainview MS score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2021, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plainview 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,296/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ardmore), 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
$60,288
Median home value
$174,700
Median rent
$960/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson ESEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 5–6 | 2.9 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| New Beginning Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 3.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Ardmore MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–8 | 4.1 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Lone Grove MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 289 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Plainview
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plainview MS is listed in PLAINVIEW; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plainview MS
Plainview MS is a public middle school in Ardmore, OK, part of Plainview, serving approximately 361 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,306 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plainview MS
What grades does Plainview MS serve?
Plainview MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Plainview MS?
Plainview MS has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainview MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainview MS is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plainview MS rank in OK?
Plainview MS ranks #1,306 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Plainview MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Plainview MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Plainview MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainview MS has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plainview MS a charter school?
No, Plainview MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plainview MS a Title I school?
No, Plainview MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainview MS?
48.8% of students at Plainview 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
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Carter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (580) 223-6502
- Area population (ZIP 73401)
- 36,228
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 73401; 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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