Blanchard Middle School

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Blanchard Middle School ranks 47 th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blanchard Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Blanchard, Oklahoma, with a student population of 477. The school is part of the Blanchard School District, which is ranked 54 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Blanchard Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 45% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 26%, and 48% proficient or better in mathematics compared to the state average of 23%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25-50 middle schools in Oklahoma over the past several years, and has particularly strong performance among its Native American student population, ranking 6th out of 75 Oklahoma middle schools in 2020-2021. However, the school has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rate, from 19.75% in 2021-2022 to 31.66% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Southridge Junior High School, Amber-Pocasset Middle School, and Longfellow Middle School, Blanchard Middle School generally outperforms them in academic proficiency, statewide rankings, and student group performance, highlighting the school's strengths and the potential for it to serve as a model for other middle schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

610 NE 7th Street
Blanchard, OK 73010-3010

(405) 485-3393

District: Blanchard

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,933

Students who attend Blanchard Middle School usually attend:

High:

Blanchard High School

Feeder schools for Blanchard Middle School:

Elementary:	Blanchard Elementary School
	Blanchard Intermediate Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 477

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.5%

American Indian:

10.1%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blanchard Middle School ranks better than 68.5% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.5%), American Indian (10.1%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blanchard Middle School is 18.8. (See more...)

Compare Blanchard Middle School employs 25.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blanchard Middle School is $7,933.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Blanchard Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Blanchard Middle School 47^th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Blanchard Middle School in the ranking list.)

Blanchard:

SchoolDigger ranks Blanchard 54^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blanchard Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Blanchard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	68.51	123^rd	521	76.4%
2010	67.69	136^th	539	74.8%
2011	61.31	207^th	542	61.8%
2015	79.23	21^st	297	92.9%
2016	94.08	5^th	332	98.5%
2017	79.83	25^th	238	89.5%
2018	79.20	30^th	233	87.1%
2019	72.65	43^rd	228	81.1%
2021	77.85	43^rd	407	89.4%
2022	67.63	33^rd	171	80.7%
2023	60.35	47^th	149	68.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blanchard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.02	94^th	278	66.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at Blanchard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.35	6^th	75	92.0%

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Rank History for White students at Blanchard Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.82	42^nd	257	83.7%

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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 Blanchard Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	269	0	0	10	28	n/a	n/a	307
1999	280	0	1	4	30	n/a	n/a	315
2000	293	0	1	3	26	n/a	n/a	323
2001	273	0	1	3	40	n/a	n/a	317
2002	273	0	0	6	33	n/a	n/a	312
2003	273	0	0	6	33	n/a	n/a	312
2004	363	0	1	8	40	n/a	n/a	412
2005	365	1	1	13	41	n/a	n/a	421
2006	300	1	1	6	35	n/a	n/a	343
2007	268	2	2	10	36	n/a	n/a	318
2008	274	3	1	10	44	n/a	n/a	332
2009	285	3	0	14	43	n/a	n/a	345
2010	261	4	0	22	45	n/a	n/a	332
2011	280	8	0	0	46	0	0	334
2012	269	5	0	18	47	0	1	340
2013	304	7	1	18	55	0	3	388
2014	300	3	4	16	57	0	5	385
2015	311	5	6	27	60	1	7	417
2016	304	6	4	29	72	2	3	420
2017	316	6	3	35	74	2	2	438
2018	333	3	2	29	78	1	5	451
2019	345	1	5	33	73	0	14	471
2020	350	0	2	34	68	1	30	485
2021	321	2	2	32	56	0	37	450
2022	356	1	0	31	52	0	41	481
2023	346	2	1	41	48	2	37	477

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 Blanchard Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	307	24.9	12.3	n/a
1999	315	20.2	15.6	23.2
2000	323	20.4	15.8	19.5
2001	317	24.9	12.7	18.9
2002	312	23.0	13.6	30.8
2003	312	23.0	13.6	30.8
2004	412	9.9	41.6	36.4
2005	421	31.0	13.6	29.9
2006	343	25.2	13.6	31.2
2007	318	25.0	12.7	29.9
2008	332	27.5	12.1	33.7
2009	345	24.4	14.1	34.8
2010	332	22.5	14.7	45.2
2011	334	20.2	16.5	41.9
2012	340	19.6	17.3	50
2013	388	20.5	18.9	55.7
2014	385	21.2	18.1	45.2
2015	417	24.0	17.3	48.2
2016	420	22.0	19.0	42.6
2017	438	22.0	19.9	45.4
2018	451	22.0	20.4	40.6
2019	471	21.5	21.8	36.5
2020	485	24.5	19.7	30.3
2021	450	25.9	17.3	30
2022	481	25.7	18.6	19.8
2023	477	25.3	18.8	31.7

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 Blanchard Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	307	24.9	12.3	n/a
1999	315	20.2	15.6	23.2
2000	323	20.4	15.8	19.5
2001	317	24.9	12.7	18.9
2002	312	23.0	13.6	30.8
2003	312	23.0	13.6	30.8
2004	412	9.9	41.6	36.4
2005	421	31.0	13.6	29.9
2006	343	25.2	13.6	31.2
2007	318	25.0	12.7	29.9
2008	332	27.5	12.1	33.7
2009	345	24.4	14.1	34.8
2010	332	22.5	14.7	45.2
2011	334	20.2	16.5	41.9
2012	340	19.6	17.3	50
2013	388	20.5	18.9	55.7
2014	385	21.2	18.1	45.2
2015	417	24.0	17.3	48.2
2016	420	22.0	19.0	42.6
2017	438	22.0	19.9	45.4
2018	451	22.0	20.4	40.6
2019	471	21.5	21.8	36.5
2020	485	24.5	19.7	30.3
2021	450	25.9	17.3	30
2022	481	25.7	18.6	19.8
2023	477	25.3	18.8	31.7

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 Blanchard Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,597
2020	$6,748
2021	$7,158
2022	$7,424
2023	$7,933

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blanchard Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 43^rd of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 47^th of 149 Middle schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Blanchard Middle School)	56	45	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Blanchard)	56	45	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	36	26	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blanchard Middle School)	50	48	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blanchard)	50	48	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	31	23	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Blanchard Middle School)	43	31	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Blanchard)	43	31	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Blanchard Middle School)	50	34	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Blanchard)	50	34	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blanchard Middle School)	24	17	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blanchard)	24	17	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Blanchard Middle School)	47	48	1%
8th Grade Science (Blanchard)	47	48	1%
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	471	477	1.3%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	73	48	34.2%
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	33	41	24.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	345	346	0.3%
Two or More Races	14	37	164.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.5%	31.7%	4.9%

Schools Near Blanchard 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 6th Grade	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 8th Grade	Total
Blanchard Middle School	Public	6-8	610 NE 7th Street	Blanchard	73010	McClain County	Blanchard	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 485-3393	477	25	18.8	31.7%	346 (72.5%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (8.6%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (10.1%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (7.8%)	60.4	47^th of 149 public middle schools	68.5%		67.6	33^rd of 171 public middle schools	80.7%	14	45.0	31.0	34.0	48.0	29.0	17.0	48.0	$7,933
Bridge Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	2209 East Sooner Road	Blanchard	73010	McClain County	Bridge Creek	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 387-9681	401	22	18.3	40.1%	280 (69.8%)	2 (0.5%)	42 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (15.2%)	59.2	50^th of 149 public middle schools	66.4%		56.9	53^rd of 171 public middle schools	69.0%	3		27.0	28.0		30.0	46.0	46.0	$10,213
Dibble Middle School	Public	6-8	22092 Old Town 1st	Blanchard	73010	McClain County	Dibble	No	(n/a)	No	No	(833) 324-1173	166	11	15.2	63.9%	107 (64.5%)	4 (2.4%)	26 (15.7%)	1 (0.6%)	12 (7.2%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (9.0%)	63	42^nd of 149 public middle schools	71.8%					(n/a)		36.0		38.0	63.0	23.0	41.0	$9,651
Newcastle Middle School	Public	6-8	611 East Fox Lane	Newcastle	73065	McClain County	Newcastle	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 387-3139	591	31	18.9	30.6%	354 (59.9%)	15 (2.5%)	74 (12.5%)	3 (0.5%)	42 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	102 (17.3%)	26.1	110^th of 149 public middle schools	26.2%		35.1	103^rd of 171 public middle schools	39.8%	7	31.0		19.0	28.0	26.0	13.0	31.0	$8,329
Whittier Middle School	Public	6-8	2000 West Brooks Street	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 366-5956	1,016	59	17.1	39.7%	565 (55.6%)	39 (3.8%)	171 (16.8%)	53 (5.2%)	44 (4.3%)	4 (0.4%)	140 (13.8%)	54.1	56^th of 149 public middle schools	62.4%		64.7	35^th of 171 public middle schools	79.5%	21	36.0	30.0	28.0	35.0	32.0	32.0	44.0	$9,010
Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	101 East Kerby	Washington	73093	McClain County	Washington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 288-2428	279	16	17.0	28.0%	228 (81.7%)	2 (0.7%)	21 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	63.2	40^th of 149 public middle schools	73.2%		54.9	62^nd of 171 public middle schools	63.7%	22			32.0		33.0	35.0	43.0	$9,313
Alcott Middle School	Public	6-8	1919 West Boyd Street	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5845	713	41	17.4	49.5%	366 (51.3%)	35 (4.9%)	149 (20.9%)	8 (1.1%)	33 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (17.1%)	38.9	86^th of 149 public middle schools	42.3%		33.9	104^th of 171 public middle schools	39.2%	18	42.0	23.0	28.0	29.0	20.0	12.0	41.0	$9,688
Amber-Pocasset Middle School	Public	7-8	401 E Main	Amber	73004	Grady County	Amber-Pocasset	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 224-5768	66	7	10.0	48.5%	51 (77.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.6%)								(n/a)								$16,647
Tuttle Middle School	Public	6-8	604 S Cimarron Road	Tuttle	73089	Grady County	Tuttle	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 381-2062	460	27	17.1	26.3%	346 (75.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.3%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.8%)	3 (0.7%)	34 (7.4%)	58.9	51^st of 149 public middle schools	65.8%		55.3	60^th of 171 public middle schools	64.9%	9	48.0	26.0	25.0	42.0	51.0	28.0	35.0	$8,439
Longfellow Middle School	Public	6-8	215 North Ponca Avenue	Norman	73071	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5948	709	45	15.7	54.2%	393 (55.4%)	41 (5.8%)	123 (17.3%)	9 (1.3%)	44 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	97 (13.7%)	35.1	95^th of 149 public middle schools	36.2%		33.3	110^th of 171 public middle schools	35.7%	15	29.0	24.0	26.0	29.0	23.0	15.0	43.0	$10,086

Frequently Asked Questions about Blanchard Middle School

What high school do graduates of Blanchard Middle School attend?

Students who attend Blanchard Middle School usually go on to attend Blanchard High School

What district is Blanchard Middle School in?

Blanchard

What is the racial makeup of Blanchard Middle School?

Students at Blanchard Middle School are 73% White, 10% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

How many students attend Blanchard Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 477 students attended Blanchard Middle School.

Is Blanchard Middle School a good school?

Blanchard Middle School ranks 47^th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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