Nicoma Park Middle School

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Nicoma Park Middle School ranks 44 th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Nicoma Park Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District, with a student population of 616 located in Choctaw, Oklahoma. The school has a history of strong academic performance, consistently outpacing state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects.

Nicoma Park Middle School stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.6 to 16.5 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Choctaw Middle School (19.6) and the Midwest City-Del City district schools (14.8 to 20.3). However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 31.61% in 2021-2022 to 48.05% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

While Nicoma Park Middle School has a history of strong performance, its ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger have declined in recent years, from a high of 5 stars in 2015-2016 to 3 stars in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may be facing some challenges that are impacting its overall academic performance, despite still outperforming the nearby Choctaw Middle School and the state and district averages.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1321 Hickman Avenue
Choctaw, OK 73020-3020

(405) 390-6960

District: Choctaw-Nicoma Park

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,364

Students who attend Nicoma Park Middle School usually attend:

High:

Choctaw High School

Feeder schools for Nicoma Park Middle School:

Elementary:	L. W. Westfall Elementary School
	Nicoma Park Elementary School
	Nicoma Park Intermediate Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 616

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.0%

Two or more races:

15.7%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nicoma Park Middle School ranks better than 76.7% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.72. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Nicoma Park Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55%), two or more races (15.7%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nicoma Park Middle School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Nicoma Park Middle School employs 38.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nicoma Park Middle School is $8,364.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Nicoma Park Middle School 44^th of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Nicoma Park Middle School in the ranking list.)

Choctaw-Nicoma Park:

SchoolDigger ranks Choctaw-Nicoma Park 76^th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nicoma Park Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Nicoma Park Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2010	63.40	172^nd	539	68.1%
2011	69.38	131^st	542	75.8%
2015	70.65	55^th	297	81.5%
2016	83.81	29^th	332	91.3%
2017	63.91	59^th	238	75.2%
2018	55.37	92^nd	233	60.5%
2019	51.63	98^th	228	57.0%
2021	60.99	104^th	407	74.4%
2022	59.88	45^th	171	73.7%
2023	57.33	52^nd	149	65.1%
2024	64.72	44^th	189	76.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nicoma Park Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.23	45^th	80	43.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nicoma Park Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.49	161^st	278	42.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Nicoma Park Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.36	5^th	34	85.3%

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Rank History for White students at Nicoma Park Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.27	77^th	257	70.0%

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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 Nicoma Park Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	383	44	1	21	67	n/a	n/a	516
2011	405	45	5	35	64	1	1	556
2012	384	42	3	30	64	0	13	536
2013	395	45	3	31	50	1	26	551
2014	395	33	2	32	45	1	44	552
2015	397	40	3	35	50	1	53	579
2016	376	35	5	46	40	1	69	572
2017	384	44	10	39	35	1	92	605
2018	403	47	9	38	31	0	85	613
2019	427	54	8	33	30	1	93	646
2020	447	70	7	43	27	1	104	699
2021	405	70	8	57	32	1	94	667
2022	403	70	9	69	29	0	97	677
2023	360	55	5	81	25	1	95	622
2024	339	62	7	85	24	2	97	616

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 Nicoma Park Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	516	38.0	13.5	36.4
2011	556	36.5	15.2	42.1
2012	536	38.0	14.1	45
2013	551	38.3	14.3	44.1
2014	552	38.5	14.3	40.9
2015	579	40.0	14.4	33.2
2016	572	39.0	14.6	41.3
2017	605	36.7	16.4	44.5
2018	613	36.7	16.6	66.2
2019	646	37.7	17.0	36.4
2020	699	40.3	17.3	39.3
2021	667	41.6	16.0	42.6
2022	677	40.8	16.5	31.6
2023	622	39.7	15.6	42
2024	616	38.7	15.8	48.1

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 Nicoma Park Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	516	38.0	13.5	36.4
2011	556	36.5	15.2	42.1
2012	536	38.0	14.1	45
2013	551	38.3	14.3	44.1
2014	552	38.5	14.3	40.9
2015	579	40.0	14.4	33.2
2016	572	39.0	14.6	41.3
2017	605	36.7	16.4	44.5
2018	613	36.7	16.6	66.2
2019	646	37.7	17.0	36.4
2020	699	40.3	17.3	39.3
2021	667	41.6	16.0	42.6
2022	677	40.8	16.5	31.6
2023	622	39.7	15.6	42
2024	616	38.7	15.8	48.1

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 Nicoma Park Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,925
2020	$6,542
2021	$7,193
2022	$7,795
2023	$8,364

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nicoma Park 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 98^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 52^nd of 149 Middle schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Nicoma Park Middle School)	47	37	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)	46	34	12%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	36	26	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nicoma Park Middle School)	35	40	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)	31	32	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	31	23	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Nicoma Park Middle School)	35	29	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)	32	24	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nicoma Park Middle School)	45	28	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)	31	22	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	33	24	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Nicoma Park Middle School)	34	26	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)	34	22	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nicoma Park Middle School)	28	31	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)	20	17	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Nicoma Park Middle School)	40	55	15%
8th Grade Science (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)	41	38	3%
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	646	622	3.7%
African American	54	55	1.9%
American Indian	30	25	16.7%
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	33	81	145.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	427	360	15.7%
Two or More Races	93	95	2.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.4%	42%	5.6%

Schools Near Nicoma Park Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)			OSTP Mathematics (2024)			OSTP Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Nicoma Park Middle School	Public	6-8	1321 Hickman Avenue	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 390-6960	616	39	15.8	48.1%	339 (55.0%)	62 (10.1%)	85 (13.8%)	7 (1.1%)	24 (3.9%)	2 (0.3%)	97 (15.7%)	64.7	44^th of 189 public middle schools	76.7%		57.3	52^nd of 149 public middle schools	65.1%	8	54.0	58.0	48.0	53.0	44.0	36.0	54.0	$8,364
Okla. Virtual Charter Academy Middle School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-8	1117 S Douglas Blvd Suite F	Midwest City	73130	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(405) 259-9478	899	38	23.6	80.0%	406 (45.2%)	109 (12.1%)	138 (15.4%)	9 (1.0%)	64 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	172 (19.1%)	7.4	184^th of 189 public middle schools	2.6%		9.4	146^th of 149 public middle schools	2.0%	38		30.0	32.0	11.0	8.0	3.0	29.0	$8,939
Insight School Of Oklahoma Middle School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-8	1117 S Douglas Blvd	Midwest City	73130	Oklahoma County	Insight School Of Oklahoma (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(405) 835-2133	202	6	36.7	78.7%	106 (52.5%)	14 (6.9%)	32 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (16.3%)								(n/a)								$16,312
Carl Albert Middle School	Public	6-8	2515 S Post Road	Oklahoma City	73130	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 739-1761	856	45	19.0	53.4%	380 (44.4%)	171 (20.0%)	121 (14.1%)	11 (1.3%)	34 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	138 (16.1%)	30.7	130^th of 189 public middle schools	31.2%		29.8	103^rd of 149 public middle schools	30.9%	27	39.0	46.0	36.0	37.0	38.0		30.0	$9,821
Star Spencer Middle School	Public	8	3001 North Spencer Road	Oklahoma City	73084	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-8800	114	11	10.0	95.6%	10 (8.8%)	63 (55.3%)	14 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (18.4%)								(n/a)								$8,839
Rogers Middle School	Public	5-7	4000 Spencer Road	Oklahoma City	73084	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(405) 587-4100	373	21	18.1	96.5%	33 (8.8%)	204 (54.7%)	76 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	51 (13.7%)								(n/a)								$15,700
Choctaw Middle School	Public	6-8	14667 Northeast Third Street	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 390-2207	729	37	19.6	40.6%	499 (68.4%)	33 (4.5%)	61 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (12.6%)	36.2	118^th of 189 public middle schools	37.6%		18	130^th of 149 public middle schools	12.8%	12	46.0	46.0	51.0	38.0	30.0	10.0	38.0	$8,092
Midwest City Middle School	Public	6-8	7400 E Reno	Midwest City	73110	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 739-1786	962	47	20.3	79.4%	256 (26.6%)	358 (37.2%)	172 (17.9%)	7 (0.7%)	29 (3.0%)	8 (0.8%)	132 (13.7%)	3.2	189^th of 189 public middle schools	0.0%					(n/a)	25.0	23.0		12.0	6.0		18.0	$9,571
Del City Middle School	Public	6-8	2300 Linda Lane	Del City	73115	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 671-8625	853	58	14.8	79.5%	161 (18.9%)	326 (38.2%)	197 (23.1%)	11 (1.3%)	27 (3.2%)	3 (0.4%)	128 (15.0%)								(n/a)								$9,900
Jones Middle School	Public	6-8	16011 East Wilshire Boulevard	Jones	73049	Oklahoma County	Jones	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 399-9114	249	18	14.0	56.2%	155 (62.2%)	10 (4.0%)	32 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (14.1%)	54.6	69^th of 189 public middle schools	63.5%					(n/a)		51.0		32.0	57.0	39.0	41.0	$9,427

Frequently Asked Questions about Nicoma Park Middle School

What high school do graduates of Nicoma Park Middle School attend?

Students who attend Nicoma Park Middle School usually go on to attend Choctaw High School

Is Nicoma Park Middle School a good school?

Nicoma Park Middle School ranks 44^th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nicoma Park Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 616 students attended Nicoma Park Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Nicoma Park Middle School?

Students at Nicoma Park Middle School are 55% White, 16% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What district is Nicoma Park Middle School in?

Choctaw-Nicoma Park

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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