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#675 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 39% in state
Watonga MS
Middle School · Watonga · Watonga, OK
A middle school in Watonga, OK where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O Box 310, Watonga, OK 73772
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 18% proficient (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watonga MS score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Watonga 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watonga), 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
$55,125
Median home value
$138,100
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73772; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Watonga
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,213NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watonga MS is listed in WATONGA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watonga MS
Watonga MS is a public middle school in Watonga, OK, part of Watonga, serving approximately 158 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #675 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watonga MS
What grades does Watonga MS serve?
Watonga MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Watonga MS?
Watonga MS has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watonga MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Watonga MS is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watonga MS rank in OK?
Watonga MS ranks #675 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Watonga MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Watonga 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 Watonga MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watonga MS has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Watonga MS a charter school?
No, Watonga MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watonga MS a Title I school?
No, Watonga MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watonga MS?
82.9% of students at Watonga 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
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Blaine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (580) 623-7361
- Area population (ZIP 73772)
- 3,440
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
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 73772; 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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