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#1230 of 1,750 schools in OK

Sulphur MS

Middle School · Sulphur · Sulphur, OK

A middle school in Sulphur, OK where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1021 West Ninth Street, Sulphur, OK 73086

  • Math 20% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2025)
  • 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.7:1
District spending per student$9,966
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Sulphur MS score 20% 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 Proficiency20%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency21%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 38 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.9%

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 Sulphur 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,666/100K

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

$62,600

Median home value

$153,500

Median rent

$885/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73086; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Veritas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0K–120.9 mi66Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sulphur

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$9,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Sulphur MS

Sulphur MS is a public middle school in Sulphur, OK, part of Sulphur, serving approximately 320 students in grades 6th-8th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,230 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sulphur MS

What grades does Sulphur MS serve?

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

How many students attend Sulphur MS?

Sulphur MS has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sulphur MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Sulphur MS is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sulphur MS rank in OK?

Sulphur MS ranks #1,230 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Sulphur MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Sulphur MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Sulphur MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sulphur MS has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sulphur MS a charter school?

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

Is Sulphur MS a Title I school?

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

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

60.9% of students at Sulphur 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
320
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Murray County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
Area population (ZIP 73086)
8,504
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
43.1
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)
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 73086; 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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