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#1462 of 1,750 schools in OK

Sequoyah MS

Middle School · Sequoyah · Claremore, OK

A middle school in Claremore, OK where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

16403 South 4180 Road, Claremore, OK 74017

  • Math 24% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2025)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-19.38 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment5.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$9,843
Chronic Absenteeism16.8%

Students at Sequoyah MS score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 51 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 15 years
2010
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 46 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.5%

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 Sequoyah 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,928/100K

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

$65,519

Median home value

$184,400

Median rent

$1,015/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

68%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74017; 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
Will Rogers JhsEnrollment path unverified6.16–84.3 mi822Compare →
Foyil JhsEnrollment path unverified4.37–94.4 mi94Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sequoyah

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$9,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Sequoyah MS

Sequoyah MS is a public middle school in Claremore, OK, part of Sequoyah, serving approximately 274 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,462 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sequoyah MS

What grades does Sequoyah MS serve?

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

How many students attend Sequoyah MS?

Sequoyah MS has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah MS is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sequoyah MS rank in OK?

Sequoyah MS ranks #1,462 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Sequoyah MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sequoyah MS has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Sequoyah MS a charter school?

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

Is Sequoyah MS a Title I school?

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

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

44.5% of students at Sequoyah 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
274
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Rogers County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.8%
Area population (ZIP 74017)
28,901
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
39.8
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 74017; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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