Middle Schools in Sallisaw

Sallisaw, Oklahoma is home to a single middle school, Sallisaw Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and has a student enrollment of 431. The school's diverse student population is 36.89% White, 1.39% African American, 9.05% Hispanic, 2.32% Asian, 32.25% Native American, and 18.1% two or more races, reflecting the broader demographics of the Sallisaw community.

Academically, Sallisaw Middle School is performing well, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science exceeding the state averages. The school's 7th grade ELA proficiency rate is 32%, and the 8th grade rate is 26%, both above the Oklahoma state average. In 8th grade science, the proficiency rate is 41%, also higher than the state's 35% average. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.3, the school is providing a supportive learning environment for its students, 62.41% of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic need in the community.

Sallisaw Middle School has been ranked between 50th and 119th out of all Oklahoma middle schools in recent years, with a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. While not the highest ranking, this still places the school in the top half of middle schools statewide, suggesting it is providing a quality education to its diverse student population. The school's spending per student of $8,858 is in line with the state average, indicating a commitment to supporting student learning and development.