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#1666 of 1,750 schools in OK

Stratford MS

Middle School · Stratford · Stratford, OK

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

Post Office Box 589, Stratford, OK 74872

  • Math 19% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 18% proficient (2025)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency19% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment6.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,024
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Stratford MS score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency18%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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

62%

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 Stratford 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,201/100K

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

$54,797

Median home value

$168,000

Median rent

$660/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

70.5%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74872; 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.

Stratford

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Stratford MS

Stratford MS is a public middle school in Stratford, OK, part of Stratford, serving approximately 142 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,666 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stratford MS

What grades does Stratford MS serve?

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

How many students attend Stratford MS?

Stratford MS has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Stratford MS is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stratford MS rank in OK?

Stratford MS ranks #1,666 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Stratford MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Stratford MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Stratford MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stratford MS has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Stratford MS a charter school?

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

Is Stratford MS a Title I school?

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

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

62.0% of students at Stratford 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
142
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Garvin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
Area population (ZIP 74872)
3,102
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
38.7
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 74872; 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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