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#488 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 28% in state

Star Spencer MS

Middle School · Oklahoma City · Oklahoma City, OK

An Oklahoma City middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3001 North Spencer Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73084

  • Math 1% proficient (2024)
  • Reading 9% proficient (2024)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+0.62 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendStable
Academics2.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency1% (2024 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency9% (2024 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency5% (2024 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2024 OSTP)
vs. Expected-8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$13,336

Students at Star Spencer MS score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency1%(2024 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2024 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency9%(2024 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2024 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 5% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
7%
2024
Math
1%
ELA
9%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 6% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

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

Based on 12 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Star Spencer 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$54,694

Median home value

$115,600

Median rent

$873/mo

College educated

20.8%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

19.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73084; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Midwest City MSEnrollment path unverified4.76–82.7 mi962Compare →
Insight School of Oklahoma MSCharter · enrollment unverified3.86–83.3 mi202Compare →
Nicoma Park MSEnrollment path unverified5.66–83.3 mi616Compare →
Okla. Virtual Charter Acad MSCharter · enrollment unverified5.26–83.3 mi899Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Oklahoma City

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#12 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

Star Spencer MS is listed in OKLAHOMA CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Star Spencer MS

Star Spencer MS is a public middle school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Oklahoma City, serving approximately 114 students in grades 8th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Star Spencer MS

What grades does Star Spencer MS serve?

Star Spencer MS serves students in grades 8th through 8th.

How many students attend Star Spencer MS?

Star Spencer MS has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Spencer MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Star Spencer MS is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Star Spencer MS rank in OK?

Star Spencer MS ranks #488 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Star Spencer MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Star Spencer MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Star Spencer MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Star Spencer MS has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Star Spencer MS a charter school?

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

Is Star Spencer MS a Title I school?

No, Star Spencer MS is not currently a Title I school.

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

95.6% of students at Star Spencer 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
8th – 8th
Enrollment
114
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oklahoma County
Area population (ZIP 73084)
6,296
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
40.8
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 · 2024 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 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 · 2024 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · 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 73084; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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