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Durant Middle School

Summary:

Durant Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Durant, Oklahoma, with a student population of 589 that is predominantly White, Native American, and Hispanic. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 5 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars in 2020-2021 to a current rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

One of the key strengths of Durant Middle School is its consistent academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across grades 7 and 8. In 2020-2021, the school ranked 2nd out of 102 Oklahoma middle schools for Hispanic students and 4th out of 75 for Native American students in English Language Arts proficiency. The school also ranked 14th out of 278 Oklahoma middle schools for low socioeconomic status students in Mathematics proficiency in 2020-2021. Compared to nearby schools like Silo Middle School and Colbert Middle School, Durant Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 in 2020-2021 to 17 in 2022-2023.

Another notable aspect of Durant Middle School is its racial diversity, with a significant representation of Native American (19.69%) and Hispanic (15.96%) students, which is higher than some of the nearby schools. This diversity is reflected in the school's strong performance for these subgroups, suggesting that the school is effectively addressing the needs of its diverse student body. While the school's spending per student of $8,781 in 2018-2019 is higher than Silo Middle School ($6,480), it is lower than Kingston Middle School ($9,328) and Colbert Middle School ($9,799).


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Public 7-8

 802 West Walnut Street
       Durant, OK  74701-4701

(580) 924-1321

District: Durant

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,022 Help


Students who attend Durant Middle School usually attend:

High:    Durant High School

Feeder schools for Durant Middle School:

Elementary:    Northwest Heights Elementary School
    Washington Irving Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  589

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
American Indian:
19.7%
Hispanic:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Durant Middle School ranks worse than 53.7% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Durant Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), American Indian (19.7%), Hispanic (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Durant Middle School is 17. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Durant Middle School is $9,022.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Durant Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Durant Middle School 80th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Durant Middle School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Durant Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Durant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 70.52 102nd 521 80.4%
2010 68.64 123rd 539 77.2%
2011 68.64 140th 542 74.2%
2015 59.16 95th 297 68.0%
2016 71.89 62nd 332 81.3%
2017 62.31 66th 238 72.3%
2018 58.00 87th 233 62.7%
2019 65.70 57th 228 75.0%
2021 87.24 25th 407 93.9%
2022 41.51 92nd 171 46.2%
2023 43.82 80th 149 46.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Durant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.57 14th 278 95.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Durant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.71 2nd 102 98.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Durant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.99 4th 75 94.7%
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Rank History for White students at Durant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.38 28th 257 89.1%
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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.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Durant Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 444 6 3 6 129 n/a n/a 0 588
1989 483 3 4 7 115 n/a n/a 0 612
1990 460 5 5 1 113 n/a n/a 0 584
1991 472 7 6 4 107 n/a n/a 0 596
1992 475 6 3 5 133 n/a n/a 0 622
1993 488 6 1 3 132 n/a n/a 0 630
1994 443 6 0 4 187 n/a n/a 0 640
1995 454 8 7 12 173 n/a n/a 0 654
1996 454 8 7 12 173 n/a n/a 0 654
1997 502 7 4 8 161 n/a n/a 0 682
1998 325 9 2 6 124 n/a n/a 0 466
1999 294 6 3 12 155 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 272 3 3 13 137 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 331 4 3 10 111 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 294 3 3 11 140 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 294 3 3 11 140 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 281 7 5 18 154 n/a n/a 0 465
2005 238 8 4 13 181 n/a n/a 0 444
2006 223 10 8 13 170 n/a n/a 0 424
2007 231 14 8 22 175 n/a n/a 0 450
2008 239 16 3 21 187 n/a n/a 0 466
2009 256 9 8 21 147 n/a n/a 0 441
2010 253 7 7 29 140 n/a n/a 0 436
2011 284 13 9 33 139 0 3 0 481
2012 276 17 10 38 141 2 1 0 485
2013 275 12 9 35 146 2 1 0 480
2014 242 10 4 38 145 1 32 0 472
2015 266 14 5 39 169 2 27 0 522
2016 263 12 8 48 162 3 21 0 517
2017 240 14 12 57 130 1 37 0 491
2018 252 11 8 67 116 1 38 0 493
2019 257 16 2 68 105 1 36 0 485
2020 244 19 2 78 111 0 42 0 496
2021 237 17 3 84 122 0 44 0 507
2022 288 18 5 103 118 0 50 0 582
2023 282 14 6 94 116 1 76 0 589

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 Durant Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 588 39.9 14.7 n/a
1989 612 39.5 15.4 n/a
1990 584 39.8 14.6 n/a
1991 596 38.0 15.6 n/a
1992 622 38.5 16.1 36.3
1993 630 38.8 16.2 38.7
1994 640 38.5 16.6 41.6
1995 654 37.1 17.6 42
1996 654 37.1 17.6 42
1997 682 38.0 17.9 40.9
1998 466 28.4 16.4 59.9
1999 470 29.3 16.0 48.3
2000 428 29.1 14.7 51.2
2001 459 30.1 15.2 51.9
2002 451 29.4 15.3 61
2003 451 29.4 15.3 61
2004 465 26.2 17.7 62.2
2005 444 29.5 15.1 62.8
2006 424 33.3 12.7 60.6
2007 450 32.5 13.8 61.1
2008 466 31.6 14.7 64.6
2009 441 32.0 13.8 66.7
2010 436 32.3 13.5 63.1
2011 481 32.1 14.9 64.2
2012 485 32.0 15.1 65.8
2013 480 32.3 14.8 65.8
2014 472 32.3 14.6 61.9
2015 522 33.0 15.8 63.2
2016 517 33.0 15.6 72.5
2017 491 30.6 16.0 66.4
2018 493 31.2 15.7 62.5
2019 485 31.1 15.5 65.6
2020 496 35.2 14.0 66.9
2021 507 36.3 13.9 65.3
2022 582 35.0 16.6 49.3
2023 589 34.4 17.0 58.4

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 Durant Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 588 39.9 14.7 n/a
1989 612 39.5 15.4 n/a
1990 584 39.8 14.6 n/a
1991 596 38.0 15.6 n/a
1992 622 38.5 16.1 36.3
1993 630 38.8 16.2 38.7
1994 640 38.5 16.6 41.6
1995 654 37.1 17.6 42
1996 654 37.1 17.6 42
1997 682 38.0 17.9 40.9
1998 466 28.4 16.4 59.9
1999 470 29.3 16.0 48.3
2000 428 29.1 14.7 51.2
2001 459 30.1 15.2 51.9
2002 451 29.4 15.3 61
2003 451 29.4 15.3 61
2004 465 26.2 17.7 62.2
2005 444 29.5 15.1 62.8
2006 424 33.3 12.7 60.6
2007 450 32.5 13.8 61.1
2008 466 31.6 14.7 64.6
2009 441 32.0 13.8 66.7
2010 436 32.3 13.5 63.1
2011 481 32.1 14.9 64.2
2012 485 32.0 15.1 65.8
2013 480 32.3 14.8 65.8
2014 472 32.3 14.6 61.9
2015 522 33.0 15.8 63.2
2016 517 33.0 15.6 72.5
2017 491 30.6 16.0 66.4
2018 493 31.2 15.7 62.5
2019 485 31.1 15.5 65.6
2020 496 35.2 14.0 66.9
2021 507 36.3 13.9 65.3
2022 582 35.0 16.6 49.3
2023 589 34.4 17.0 58.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Durant Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,781
2020 $8,801
2021 $9,477
2022 $8,768
2023 $9,022

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Durant 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 57th of 228 Middle schoolsRanks 80th of 149 Middle schools
 28.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Durant Middle School)3932
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Durant)3932
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)2921
 8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Durant Middle School)4235
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Durant)4235
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3324
 9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Durant Middle School)3923
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (Durant)3923
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3120
 11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Durant Middle School)4317
 26%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Durant)4317
 26%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)2315
 8%
8th Grade Science (Durant Middle School)4537
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Durant)4537
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)4035
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students485589
 21.4%
African American1614
 12.5%
American Indian105116
 10.5%
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic6894
 38.2%
Pacific Islander11
White257282
 9.7%
Two or More Races3676
 111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.6%58.4%
 7.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Durant Middle School

Durant Middle School ranks 80th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Durant Middle School are 48% White, 20% American Indian, 16% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 589 students attended Durant Middle School.


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