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#667 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 38% in state

Shawnee MS

Middle School · Shawnee · Shawnee, OK

A middle school in Shawnee, OK serving grades 6th – 8th.

4300 North Union Street, Shawnee, OK 74804

  • Math 14% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2025)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-10.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$12,876
Chronic Absenteeism42.8%

Students at Shawnee MS score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency14%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 18% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
13%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
14%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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

85.5%

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 Shawnee 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,350/100K

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

$66,525

Median home value

$198,500

Median rent

$946/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

69.3%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74804; 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Liberty AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.4 mi90Compare →
North Rock Creek IntermediateEnrollment path unverified5.15–62.5 mi139Compare →
North Rock Creek MSEnrollment path unverified6.17–82.5 mi135Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Shawnee

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$12,876NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Shawnee MS

Shawnee MS is a public middle school in Shawnee, OK, part of Shawnee, serving approximately 705 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #667 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shawnee MS

What grades does Shawnee MS serve?

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

How many students attend Shawnee MS?

Shawnee MS has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee MS is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shawnee MS rank in OK?

Shawnee MS ranks #667 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Shawnee MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Shawnee MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Shawnee MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawnee MS has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shawnee MS a charter school?

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

Is Shawnee MS a Title I school?

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

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

85.5% of students at Shawnee 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
705
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Pottawatomie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.8%
Area population (ZIP 74804)
22,405
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
35.8
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 74804; 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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