Middle Schools in Wagoner

Wagoner, Oklahoma has only one middle school serving the area - Wagoner Middle School. This school serves grades 6-8 and has a total enrollment of 469 students. While the school's demographics reflect a diverse student population, its academic performance is generally below the Oklahoma state average, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts.

Wagoner Middle School has fluctuated in its state-wide ranking over the past few years, receiving 1 out of 5 stars in 2020-2021 and 2022-2023, and a slightly higher 2 out of 5 stars in 2021-2022. This low ranking is likely due to the school's below-average proficiency rates in core subjects, with only 17% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts (compared to 20% statewide) and 9% proficient or better in Mathematics (compared to 15% statewide). However, the school's Science proficiency rate of 40% is higher than the state average of 35%.

The high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Wagoner Middle School (70.15%) suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school. To improve student outcomes, the school and district should focus on identifying and addressing the specific factors that are hindering academic performance, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and resource allocation. Comparing Wagoner Middle School's performance to other middle schools in the region or with similar demographic characteristics could also provide valuable insights to guide improvement efforts.