Santa Fe South Middle School

Summary:

Santa Fe South Middle School is a public charter school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving 751 students in grades 6-8, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of 95.87%.

While Santa Fe South Middle School operates as a charter school, it has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby public schools on standardized tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were lower than the state and Oklahoma City district averages. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (over 95%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. As a result, Santa Fe South Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Oklahoma middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The nearby public schools, such as West Junior High School, Central Junior High School, and Brink Junior High School, have more diverse student populations and generally outperform Santa Fe South Middle School on academic measures. This highlights the need for Santa Fe South Middle School to identify and implement best practices from its higher-performing counterparts to address the root causes of its underperformance, such as instructional quality, resource allocation, and community engagement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

6921 Plaza Mayor Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73149-3149

(405) 635-1053

District: Santa Fe South (Charter)

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,917

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 751

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.9%

White:

1.3%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Santa Fe South Middle School ranks worse than 76.5% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.9%), White (1.3%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santa Fe South Middle School is 17.4. (See more...)

Compare Santa Fe South Middle School employs 43.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santa Fe South Middle School is $7,917.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Santa Fe South Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Fe South Middle School 114^th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Santa Fe South Middle School in the ranking list.)

Santa Fe South (Charter):

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Fe South (Charter) 192^nd of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Santa Fe South Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Santa Fe South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2019	9.37	216^th	228	5.3%
2021	11.61	392^nd	407	3.7%
2023	24.89	114^th	149	23.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santa Fe South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.79	256^th	278	7.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Santa Fe South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.42	33^rd	34	2.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santa Fe South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.66	96^th	102	5.9%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Santa Fe South Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	10	5	0	603	5	1	1	625
2018	13	9	2	575	6	1	1	607
2019	11	9	2	572	1	2	8	605
2020	13	6	2	714	1	1	10	747
2021	10	7	0	709	2	1	16	745
2022	11	6	1	721	3	0	11	753
2023	10	5	3	720	5	1	7	751

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Santa Fe South Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	625	36.0	17.3	95.7
2018	607	38.5	15.7	95.9
2019	605	38.4	15.7	94.5
2020	747	47.0	15.8	95.4
2021	745	43.5	17.1	95.8
2022	753	47.5	15.8	95
2023	751	43.1	17.4	96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Santa Fe South Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	625	36.0	17.3	95.7
2018	607	38.5	15.7	95.9
2019	605	38.4	15.7	94.5
2020	747	47.0	15.8	95.4
2021	745	43.5	17.1	95.8
2022	753	47.5	15.8	95
2023	751	43.1	17.4	96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Santa Fe South Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,209
2022	$7,407
2023	$7,917

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Santa Fe South Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 216^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 114^th of 149 Middle schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Santa Fe South Middle School)	12	17	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Santa Fe South (Charter))	12	17	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
8th Grade Science (Santa Fe South Middle School)	29	31	2%
8th Grade Science (Santa Fe South (Charter))	29	31	2%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	40	35	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	605	751	24.1%
African American	9	5	44.4%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	572	720	25.9%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	11	10	9.1%
Two or More Races	8	7	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.5%	96.3%	1.7%

Schools Near Santa Fe South Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)		OSTP Mathematics (2023)			OSTP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Santa Fe South Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	6921 Plaza Mayor Blvd	Oklahoma City	73149	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 635-1053	751	43	17.4	96.3%	10 (1.3%)	5 (0.7%)	720 (95.9%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.9%)	24.9	114^th of 149 public middle schools	23.5%					(n/a)	17.0		22.0	30.0	18.0		31.0	$7,917
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc	Public, Charter	6-8	7124 S I 35 Service Rd	OKlahoma City	73149	Oklahoma County	Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 636-8250	292	17	17.6	88.4%	18 (6.2%)	35 (12.0%)	228 (78.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	56.9	54^th of 149 public middle schools	63.8%					(n/a)		27.0	32.0	50.0	24.0		43.0	$9,166
Webster Middle School	Public	5-8	6708 South Santa Fe Avenue	Oklahoma City	73139	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-3900	810	51	15.9	98.4%	80 (9.9%)	200 (24.7%)	421 (52.0%)	10 (1.2%)	25 (3.1%)	5 (0.6%)	69 (8.5%)								(n/a)								$11,232
Southeast Middle School	Public	5-8	6700 South Hudson	Oklahoma City	73139	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6750	733	43	17.0	94.8%	38 (5.2%)	21 (2.9%)	633 (86.4%)	17 (2.3%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.5%)								(n/a)						26.0		$11,281
Jefferson Middle School	Public	5-8	6800 South Blackwelder Avenue	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-1300	919	50	18.2	97.7%	59 (6.4%)	127 (13.8%)	631 (68.7%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.5%)	10 (1.1%)	68 (7.4%)								(n/a)								$11,173
Wheeler Middle School	Public	5-8	501 Southeast 25th Street	Oklahoma City	73129	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7000	538	39	13.7	100.0%	29 (5.4%)	27 (5.0%)	449 (83.5%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)								(n/a)								$13,369
Capitol Hill Middle School	Public	5-8	2717 S Robinson	Oklahoma City	73109	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-1800	669	46	14.4	99.3%	29 (4.3%)	15 (2.2%)	594 (88.8%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.0%)								(n/a)								$12,525
West Junior High School	Public	7-8	9400 South Pennsylvania Avenue	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 735-4620	652	39	16.8	68.1%	181 (27.8%)	75 (11.5%)	232 (35.6%)	37 (5.7%)	26 (4.0%)	5 (0.8%)	96 (14.7%)	11.4	145^th of 149 public middle schools	2.7%		8.5	168^th of 171 public middle schools	1.8%	23	14.0	13.0		17.0	8.0		27.0	$9,025
Central Junior High School	Public	7-8	400 North Broadway Street	Moore	73160	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 735-4560	615	35	17.8	57.9%	271 (44.1%)	48 (7.8%)	134 (21.8%)	15 (2.4%)	25 (4.1%)	3 (0.5%)	119 (19.3%)	20.1	127^th of 149 public middle schools	14.8%		33.7	106^th of 171 public middle schools	38.0%	21	18.0	15.0		21.0	14.0		34.0	$9,841
Brink Junior High School	Public	7-8	11420 South Western Avenue	Oklahoma City	73170	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 735-4540	666	36	18.4	26.9%	307 (46.1%)	37 (5.6%)	89 (13.4%)	71 (10.7%)	20 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	142 (21.3%)	95.2	4^th of 149 public middle schools	97.3%		97.5	2^nd of 171 public middle schools	98.8%	2	47.0	40.0		61.0	48.0		65.0	$9,758

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Fe South Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Santa Fe South Middle School?

Students at Santa Fe South Middle School are 96% Hispanic, 1% White.

Is Santa Fe South Middle School a good school?

Santa Fe South Middle School ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Oklahoma middle schools.

How many students attend Santa Fe South Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 751 students attended Santa Fe South Middle School.

What district is Santa Fe South Middle School in?

Santa Fe South (Charter)

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