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#529 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 30% in state

Shidler MS

Middle School · Shidler · Shidler, OK

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

Post Office Box 85, Shidler, OK 74652

  • Math 13% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-10 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$15,713
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Students at Shidler MS score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency13%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency20%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 17% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
13%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 32 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Shidler 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average609/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,829

Median home value

$76,700

Median rent

$730/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

87%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74652; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Shidler

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Shidler MS

Shidler MS is a public middle school in Shidler, OK, part of Shidler, serving approximately 43 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #529 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shidler MS

What grades does Shidler MS serve?

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

How many students attend Shidler MS?

Shidler MS has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shidler MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Shidler MS is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shidler MS rank in OK?

Shidler MS ranks #529 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Shidler MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Shidler MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Shidler MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shidler MS has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shidler MS a charter school?

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

Is Shidler MS a Title I school?

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

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

83.7% of students at Shidler 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
43
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Osage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%
Area population (ZIP 74652)
807
Area median age
46.6
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 74652; 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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