Is Childers Middle School a good school?

Childers Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.2% of Oklahoma middle schools.

How many students attend Childers Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 796 students attended Childers Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Childers Middle School?

Students at Childers Middle School are 58% White, 15% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 6% African American, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Childers Middle School attend?

Students who attend Childers Middle School usually go on to attend Broken Arrow High School

Childers Middle School

Summary:

Childers Middle School is a public middle school in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, serving 796 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Broken Arrow School District, which is ranked 222 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Childers Middle School faces several challenges, including lower test scores compared to the district and state averages, a high percentage of students (45.98%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and a higher student-teacher ratio (18.6) than some nearby schools. The school's performance has declined over the years, dropping from a ranking of 28th out of 539 Oklahoma middle schools in 2009-2010 to 113th out of 149 schools in 2022-2023. This decline is evident across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing better than White and multi-racial students. Compared to nearby middle schools like Centennial Middle School, Oneta Ridge Middle School, and Sequoyah Middle School, Childers Middle School generally underperforms in terms of test scores and overall rankings.

The high percentage of students from low-income families at Childers Middle School suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the school's performance, as research has shown a strong correlation between poverty and academic achievement. Addressing these challenges may require a comprehensive approach that addresses both academic and socioeconomic factors affecting student success, such as improving curriculum, instructional practices, teacher quality, and targeted support for struggling students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 6-8

301 East Tucson Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74011-4011

(918) 259-4350

District: Broken Arrow

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,797

Students who attend Childers Middle School usually attend:

High:

Broken Arrow High School

Feeder schools for Childers Middle School:

Elementary:	Lynn Wood Elementary School
	Oak Crest Elementary School
	Rosewood Elementary School
	Spring Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 796

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.4%

Two or more races:

14.6%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Childers Middle School ranks worse than 75.8% of middle schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Broken Arrow School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Childers Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), two or more races (14.6%), Hispanic (13.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Childers Middle School is 18.6, which is the 2^nd best among 5 middle schools in the Broken Arrow School District. (See more...)

Compare Childers Middle School employs 42.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Childers Middle School is $7,797, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 middle schools in the Broken Arrow School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Childers Middle School 113^th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Childers Middle School in the ranking list.)

Broken Arrow:

SchoolDigger ranks Broken Arrow 222^nd of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Childers Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Childers Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	84.48	27^th	521	94.8%
2010	82.74	28^th	539	94.8%
2011	79.78	46^th	542	91.5%
2015	60.89	88^th	297	70.4%
2016	52.98	147^th	332	55.7%
2017	29.68	181^st	238	23.9%
2018	32.33	177^th	233	24.0%
2019	22.72	193^rd	228	15.4%
2021	48.18	186^th	407	54.3%
2022	19.43	144^th	171	15.8%
2023	25.08	113^th	149	24.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Childers Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.82	61^st	80	23.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.55	88^th	278	68.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Childers Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.72	26^th	102	74.5%

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Rank History for White students at Childers Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.01	150^th	257	41.6%

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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 Childers Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	586	26	4	6	4	n/a	n/a	626
1992	642	36	5	6	10	n/a	n/a	699
1993	655	36	5	8	10	n/a	n/a	714
1994	697	41	6	8	12	n/a	n/a	764
1995	685	22	5	11	56	n/a	n/a	779
1996	685	22	5	11	56	n/a	n/a	779
1997	690	31	3	13	41	n/a	n/a	778
1998	663	42	8	15	38	n/a	n/a	766
1999	664	31	9	16	27	n/a	n/a	747
2000	661	30	10	15	34	n/a	n/a	750
2001	636	29	10	13	30	n/a	n/a	718
2002	575	31	4	9	59	n/a	n/a	678
2003	575	31	4	9	59	n/a	n/a	678
2004	534	35	4	12	71	n/a	n/a	656
2005	471	29	6	22	66	n/a	n/a	594
2006	466	40	6	22	68	n/a	n/a	602
2007	491	30	7	27	69	n/a	n/a	624
2008	487	27	9	21	64	n/a	n/a	608
2009	455	33	6	22	62	n/a	n/a	578
2010	437	31	7	21	66	n/a	n/a	562
2011	386	18	5	33	45	2	77	566
2012	388	21	4	41	39	0	68	561
2013	399	19	6	36	39	0	56	555
2014	512	23	10	50	61	0	79	735
2015	484	34	12	55	58	0	66	709
2016	525	43	15	64	57	0	71	775
2017	529	41	12	53	61	1	76	773
2018	518	36	11	59	55	1	83	763
2019	483	42	10	60	52	1	80	728
2020	476	38	12	85	64	1	88	764
2021	379	19	4	68	42	2	66	580
2022	471	45	14	98	49	2	100	779
2023	465	44	18	105	45	3	116	796

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 Childers Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	626	35.9	17.4	n/a
1992	699	35.1	19.9	7
1993	714	39.9	17.9	7.4
1994	764	41.9	18.2	8
1995	779	40.7	19.1	8.7
1996	779	40.7	19.1	8.7
1997	778	42.2	18.4	11.7
1998	766	43.3	17.7	11.9
1999	747	43.3	17.3	16.6
2000	750	44.7	16.8	15.2
2001	718	46.3	15.5	23
2002	678	46.0	14.7	16.7
2003	678	46.0	14.7	16.7
2004	656	37.3	17.6	23.2
2005	594	39.3	15.1	24.6
2006	602	38.0	15.8	27.1
2007	624	41.3	15.1	30.1
2008	608	41.5	14.7	28.1
2009	578	38.5	15.0	30.4
2010	562	37.5	14.9	32.4
2011	566	36.0	15.7	36
2012	561	36.0	15.5	41.7
2013	555	35.3	15.7	42.9
2014	735	44.3	16.5	46.1
2015	709	44.0	16.1	43.9
2016	775	45.0	17.2	45.9
2017	773	42.1	18.3	45.7
2018	763	43.8	17.3	38.7
2019	728	42.0	17.2	41.8
2020	764	42.8	17.8	35.3
2021	580	42.3	13.6	39.3
2022	779	42.6	18.2	37
2023	796	42.6	18.6	46

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 Childers Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	626	35.9	17.4	n/a
1992	699	35.1	19.9	7
1993	714	39.9	17.9	7.4
1994	764	41.9	18.2	8
1995	779	40.7	19.1	8.7
1996	779	40.7	19.1	8.7
1997	778	42.2	18.4	11.7
1998	766	43.3	17.7	11.9
1999	747	43.3	17.3	16.6
2000	750	44.7	16.8	15.2
2001	718	46.3	15.5	23
2002	678	46.0	14.7	16.7
2003	678	46.0	14.7	16.7
2004	656	37.3	17.6	23.2
2005	594	39.3	15.1	24.6
2006	602	38.0	15.8	27.1
2007	624	41.3	15.1	30.1
2008	608	41.5	14.7	28.1
2009	578	38.5	15.0	30.4
2010	562	37.5	14.9	32.4
2011	566	36.0	15.7	36
2012	561	36.0	15.5	41.7
2013	555	35.3	15.7	42.9
2014	735	44.3	16.5	46.1
2015	709	44.0	16.1	43.9
2016	775	45.0	17.2	45.9
2017	773	42.1	18.3	45.7
2018	763	43.8	17.3	38.7
2019	728	42.0	17.2	41.8
2020	764	42.8	17.8	35.3
2021	580	42.3	13.6	39.3
2022	779	42.6	18.2	37
2023	796	42.6	18.6	46

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 Childers Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,118
2020	$7,353
2021	$9,365
2022	$7,774
2023	$7,797

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Childers 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 193^rd of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 113^th of 149 Middle schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Childers Middle School)	42	26	16%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Broken Arrow)	38	26	12%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	36	26	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Childers Middle School)	25	19	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Broken Arrow)	30	23	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	31	23	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Childers Middle School)	24	24
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Broken Arrow)	29	20	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Childers Middle School)	22	20	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Broken Arrow)	32	21	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Childers Middle School)	11	14	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Broken Arrow)	17	12	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Childers Middle School)	35	32	3%
8th Grade Science (Broken Arrow)	38	31	7%
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	728	796	9.3%
African American	42	44	4.8%
American Indian	52	45	13.5%
Asian	10	18	80%
Hispanic	60	105	75%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	483	465	3.7%
Two or More Races	80	116	45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.8%	46%	4.2%

Schools Near Childers 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 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Childers Middle School	Public	6-8	301 East Tucson Street	Broken Arrow	74011	Tulsa County	Broken Arrow	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 259-4350	796	43	18.6	46.0%	465 (58.4%)	44 (5.5%)	105 (13.2%)	18 (2.3%)	45 (5.7%)	3 (0.4%)	116 (14.6%)	25.1	113^th of 149 public middle schools	24.2%		19.4	144^th of 171 public middle schools	15.8%	31			26.0	24.0	20.0				23.0	14.0		32.0	$7,797
Sequoyah Middle School	Public	6-8	2701 South Elm Place	Broken Arrow	74012	Tulsa County	Broken Arrow	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 259-4370	720	45	15.8	59.3%	334 (46.4%)	47 (6.5%)	181 (25.1%)	20 (2.8%)	50 (6.9%)	2 (0.3%)	86 (11.9%)	11.7	143^rd of 149 public middle schools	4.0%		10.5	164^th of 171 public middle schools	4.1%	21			18.0	14.0	15.0			16.0		8.0		29.0	$9,076
Oliver Middle School	Public	6-8	3100 W New Orleans	Broken Arrow	74011	Tulsa County	Broken Arrow	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 259-4590	898	42	21.4	41.3%	503 (56.0%)	66 (7.3%)	124 (13.8%)	25 (2.8%)	66 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	113 (12.6%)	16.3	136^th of 149 public middle schools	8.7%		30.1	116^th of 171 public middle schools	32.2%	20			31.0	13.0	21.0			19.0	17.0	6.0		23.0	$7,354
East Intermediate	Public	4-6	11901 E 131st St	Broken Arrow	74011	Tulsa County	Bixby	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 366-1759	474	27	17.6	28.3%	283 (59.7%)	5 (1.1%)	64 (13.5%)	16 (3.4%)	14 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (19.4%)								(n/a)		31.0				37.0	17.0	21.0			37.0		$8,350
Oneta Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	6800 East Quincy Place	Broken Arrow	74014	Wagoner County	Broken Arrow	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 259-4360	924	47	19.8	36.6%	510 (55.2%)	22 (2.4%)	142 (15.4%)	58 (6.3%)	94 (10.2%)	3 (0.3%)	95 (10.3%)	37.3	90^th of 149 public middle schools	39.6%		49.4	80^th of 171 public middle schools	53.2%	10			31.0		22.0			35.0	34.0	15.0		37.0	$7,641
Bixby Middle School	Public	7-8	9401 East 161st Street	Bixby	74008	Tulsa County	Bixby	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 366-2201	1,216	64	19.0	22.4%	774 (63.7%)	23 (1.9%)	163 (13.4%)	47 (3.9%)	50 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	159 (13.1%)	46.8	71^st of 149 public middle schools	52.3%		52.7	70^th of 171 public middle schools	59.1%	1				32.0	23.0				41.0	21.0		32.0	$7,735
Central Intermediate School	Public	4-6	9401 E 161st St	Bixby	74008	Tulsa County	Bixby	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 366-2248	422	27	15.8	43.4%	214 (50.7%)	9 (2.1%)	75 (17.8%)	9 (2.1%)	24 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	90 (21.3%)								(n/a)		31.0				19.0	30.0	15.0			55.0		$8,835
North Intermediate School	Public	4-6	6941 East 121st Street South	Bixby	74008	Tulsa County	Bixby	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 366-2669	454	28	16.3	19.6%	272 (59.9%)	10 (2.2%)	65 (14.3%)	31 (6.8%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (14.5%)								(n/a)	36.0	47.0	49.0			52.0	41.0	51.0			56.0		$8,570
Union 8th Grade Center	Public	8	6501 South Garnett Road	Broken Arrow	74012	Tulsa County	Union	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 357-4325	1,122	61	18.2	73.7%	241 (21.5%)	178 (15.9%)	463 (41.3%)	81 (7.2%)	50 (4.5%)	5 (0.4%)	104 (9.3%)	18	129^th of 149 public middle schools	13.4%		23.9	135^th of 171 public middle schools	21.1%	6					14.0					17.0		26.0	$9,488
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	225 East Omaha Street	Broken Arrow	74012	Tulsa County	Broken Arrow	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 259-4340	1,121	57	19.6	40.4%	520 (46.4%)	99 (8.8%)	246 (21.9%)	55 (4.9%)	60 (5.4%)	6 (0.5%)	135 (12.0%)	29.7	104^th of 149 public middle schools	30.2%		40.7	95^th of 171 public middle schools	44.4%	9			25.0	27.0	22.0			20.0	30.0	16.0		33.0	$7,180

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