Emerson Middle School

Summary:

Emerson Middle School is a public middle school in Enid, Oklahoma, serving 401 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Enid School District, which is ranked 118 out of 144 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Emerson Middle School's performance on state assessments is generally lower than the Enid and Oklahoma state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Emerson's 8th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 41%, compared to 33% for Enid and 40% for the state. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oklahoma middle schools, with a ranking of 137 out of 189 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the bottom 25% of middle schools in the state. Additionally, the school's performance on state assessments is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners.

Emerson Middle School's challenges are not unique, as nearby schools like Longfellow Middle School and Dewitt Waller Middle School have higher academic proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.07% to 78.8% over the past three school years, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While Emerson Middle School's spending per student ($8,360 in 2018-2019) is higher than the state average, its academic performance remains relatively low, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as effective resource allocation and instructional practices, may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 6-8

700 West Elm Avenue
Enid, OK 73701-3701

(580) 366-7250

District: Enid

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,821

Students who attend Emerson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Enid High School

Feeder schools for Emerson Middle School:

Elementary:	Eisenhower Elementary School
	Monroe Elementary School
	Taft Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 401

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.9%

Hispanic:

31.9%

Pacific Islander:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Emerson Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Emerson Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Enid School District. Student population at Emerson Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.9%), Hispanic (31.9%), Pacific Islander (12.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson Middle School is 18.1. 1 middle schools in the Enid School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson Middle School is $9,821, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Enid School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Enid:

SchoolDigger ranks Enid 184^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Emerson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Emerson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2010	44.85	353^rd	539	34.5%
2011	48.27	327^th	542	39.7%
2015	47.51	146^th	297	50.8%
2016	34.95	243^rd	332	26.8%
2017	21.30	207^th	238	13.0%
2018	22.55	199^th	233	14.6%
2019	17.45	206^th	228	9.6%
2021	26.47	331^st	407	18.7%
2022	16.61	152^nd	171	11.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Emerson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.69	15^th	16	6.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.29	209^th	278	24.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emerson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.00	75^th	102	26.5%

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Rank History for White students at Emerson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.26	142^nd	257	44.7%

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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 Emerson Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	315	43	23	71	38	n/a	n/a	490
2011	309	42	3	66	38	23	0	481
2012	295	37	5	65	37	17	0	456
2013	263	26	3	73	15	16	37	433
2014	230	16	1	91	10	17	43	408
2015	253	19	4	83	8	25	25	417
2016	230	17	1	108	7	30	28	421
2017	228	17	3	114	4	30	23	419
2018	214	9	4	113	5	23	35	403
2019	204	10	6	130	5	31	28	414
2020	196	12	6	129	6	40	26	415
2021	178	12	5	133	7	34	25	394
2022	173	15	3	137	3	44	26	401
2023	168	13	2	128	5	51	34	401

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 Emerson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	490	31.9	15.3	69.4
2011	481	32.0	15.0	74.6
2012	456	32.8	13.9	79.8
2013	433	33.4	12.9	78.3
2014	408	29.1	14.0	77.7
2015	417	26.0	16.0	77.7
2016	421	23.0	18.3	86
2017	419	22.1	18.9	87.6
2018	403	21.8	18.4	75.2
2019	414	22.4	18.4	70.5
2020	415	22.1	18.7	77.3
2021	394	21.5	18.2	74.1
2022	401	22.9	17.5	73.1
2023	401	22.1	18.1	78.8

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 Emerson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	490	31.9	15.3	69.4
2011	481	32.0	15.0	74.6
2012	456	32.8	13.9	79.8
2013	433	33.4	12.9	78.3
2014	408	29.1	14.0	77.7
2015	417	26.0	16.0	77.7
2016	421	23.0	18.3	86
2017	419	22.1	18.9	87.6
2018	403	21.8	18.4	75.2
2019	414	22.4	18.4	70.5
2020	415	22.1	18.7	77.3
2021	394	21.5	18.2	74.1
2022	401	22.9	17.5	73.1
2023	401	22.1	18.1	78.8

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 Emerson Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,360
2020	$8,514
2021	$9,139
2022	$9,786
2023	$9,821

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerson Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 206^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 152^nd of 171 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Emerson Middle School)	22	13	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Enid)	23	17	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Middle School)	10	14	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Enid)	19	14	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Emerson Middle School)	37	30	7%
8th Grade Science (Enid)	41	36	5%
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	414	401	3.1%
African American	10	13	30%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	130	128	1.5%
Pacific Islander	31	51	64.5%
White	204	168	17.6%
Two or More Races	28	34	21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.5%	78.8%	8.3%

Schools Near Emerson 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
Emerson Middle School	Public	6-8	700 West Elm Avenue	Enid	73701	Garfield County	Enid	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 366-7250	401	22	18.1	78.8%	168 (41.9%)	13 (3.2%)	128 (31.9%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	51 (12.7%)	34 (8.5%)								(n/a)						14.0	30.0	$9,821
Longfellow Middle School	Public	6-8	900 East Broadway Avenue	Enid	73701	Garfield County	Enid	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 366-8200	503	29	17.0	93.8%	92 (18.3%)	13 (2.6%)	236 (46.9%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	127 (25.2%)	25 (5.0%)								(n/a)						11.0	35.0	$9,567
Dewitt Waller Middle School	Public	6-8	2604 West Randolph Avenue	Enid	73703	Garfield County	Enid	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 366-7900	735	38	19.1	58.8%	408 (55.5%)	16 (2.2%)	158 (21.5%)	7 (1.0%)	14 (1.9%)	44 (6.0%)	88 (12.0%)	34.1	96^th of 149 public middle schools	35.6%		32.9	112^th of 171 public middle schools	34.5%	16	27.0	27.0	20.0	25.0	34.0	17.0	40.0	$8,833
Chisholm Middle School	Public	6-8	4202 West Carrier Road	Enid	73703	Garfield County	Chisholm	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 234-0234	266	17	15.2	33.5%	211 (79.3%)	3 (1.1%)	18 (6.8%)	5 (1.9%)	9 (3.4%)	2 (0.8%)	18 (6.8%)	92.3	6^th of 149 public middle schools	96.0%		88.8	8^th of 171 public middle schools	95.3%	2	62.0	47.0	37.0	51.0	52.0	70.0	60.0	$8,547
Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Junior High School	Public	7-8	6520 East Wood Road	Waukomis	73773	Garfield County	Pioneer-Pleasant Vale	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 758-3282	73	7	10.3	64.4%	52 (71.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)	1 (1.4%)	3 (4.1%)								(n/a)								$14,266
Pond Creek-Hunter Middle School	Public	5-8	200 East Broadway	Pond Creek	73766	Grant County	Pond Creek-Hunter	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 532-4262	94	6	14.5	45.7%	66 (70.2%)	3 (3.2%)	11 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (14.9%)								(n/a)								$2,373

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Emerson Middle School?

Students at Emerson Middle School are 42% White, 32% Hispanic, 13% Pacific Islander, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Emerson Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended Emerson Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Emerson Middle School attend?

Students who attend Emerson Middle School usually go on to attend Enid High School

What district is Emerson Middle School in?

Enid

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