Del City Middle School

Summary:

Del City Middle School is a public middle school serving 925 students in grades 6-8 in the Midwest City-Del City school district in Oklahoma. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Del City Middle School significantly underperforms compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 8% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 20% statewide. In Mathematics, only 6% of 8th-graders were proficient, compared to 15% statewide. The school's performance in Science was slightly better at 19% proficient, but still well below the state average of 35%. Additionally, Del City Middle School has a much higher percentage of minority students (40.76% African American, 21.08% Hispanic) compared to nearby schools like Carl Albert Middle School, which has a 46.76% White student population. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low-income families, with 74.27% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Del City Middle School spends $9,799 per student, which is higher than the $9,002 spent per student at Carl Albert Middle School, the school's performance suggests that the additional funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school's performance has been steadily declining over the past several years, and it ranks particularly low for its White and low-income students. Addressing the systemic challenges faced by Del City Middle School, such as the high percentage of students from low-income families and the racial demographic composition, will likely be crucial for improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2300 Linda Lane
Del City, OK 73115-3115

(405) 671-8625

District: Midwest City-Del City

SchoolDigger Rank:
147^th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,900

Students who attend Del City Middle School usually attend:

High:

Del City High School

Feeder schools for Del City Middle School:

Elementary:	Del City Elementary School
	Epperly Heights Elementary School
	Pleasant Hill Ec Center
	Townsend Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 925

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.8%

Hispanic:

21.1%

White:

20.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Del City Middle School ranks worse than 98.7% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Del City Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.8%), Hispanic (21.1%), White (20.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Midwest City-Del City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Del City Middle School is 16.6. 1 middle schools in the Midwest City-Del City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Del City Middle School employs 55.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Del City Middle School is $9,900, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Midwest City-Del City School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Del City Middle School 147^th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Del City Middle School in the ranking list.)

Midwest City-Del City:

SchoolDigger ranks Midwest City-Del City 244^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Del City Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Del City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	39.80	380^th	521	27.1%
2010	41.59	374^th	539	30.6%
2011	33.20	433^rd	542	20.1%
2015	21.67	255^th	297	14.1%
2016	17.47	302^nd	332	9.0%
2017	5.18	230^th	238	3.4%
2018	11.80	221^st	233	5.2%
2019	7.13	220^th	228	3.5%
2021	11.39	394^th	407	3.2%
2022	4.03	171^st	171	0.0%
2023	5.98	147^th	149	1.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Del City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.31	262^nd	278	5.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Del City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.29	27^th	31	12.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Del City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.10	77^th	102	24.5%

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Rank History for White students at Del City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.76	254^th	257	1.2%

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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 Del City Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	244	208	10	34	70	n/a	n/a	566
2009	216	219	18	38	81	n/a	n/a	572
2010	225	245	30	49	87	n/a	n/a	636
2011	263	281	30	44	35	3	6	662
2012	240	282	27	44	38	4	27	662
2013	229	246	23	53	46	3	42	642
2014	207	245	27	59	47	4	42	631
2015	189	255	25	56	43	5	46	619
2016	169	263	23	59	37	3	31	585
2017	157	212	20	72	35	3	45	544
2018	132	241	17	65	34	2	55	546
2019	120	228	13	81	30	4	71	547
2020	110	255	14	84	29	3	63	558
2021	201	322	14	165	30	6	90	828
2022	200	358	12	191	34	8	112	915
2023	186	377	10	195	31	5	121	925

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 Del City Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	566	37.9	14.9	61
2009	572	39.1	14.6	63.1
2010	636	38.4	16.5	71.1
2011	662	38.0	17.4	71.1
2012	662	38.4	17.2	77.2
2013	642	36.8	17.4	81
2014	631	36.5	17.2	82.9
2015	619	35.0	17.6	81.9
2016	585	40.0	14.6	83.1
2017	544	36.3	14.9	83.3
2018	546	35.3	15.4	81.7
2019	547	36.8	14.8	79.7
2020	558	38.2	14.5	75.1
2021	828	71.4	11.5	75
2022	915	62.2	14.7	63.2
2023	925	55.4	16.6	74.3

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 Del City Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	566	37.9	14.9	61
2009	572	39.1	14.6	63.1
2010	636	38.4	16.5	71.1
2011	662	38.0	17.4	71.1
2012	662	38.4	17.2	77.2
2013	642	36.8	17.4	81
2014	631	36.5	17.2	82.9
2015	619	35.0	17.6	81.9
2016	585	40.0	14.6	83.1
2017	544	36.3	14.9	83.3
2018	546	35.3	15.4	81.7
2019	547	36.8	14.8	79.7
2020	558	38.2	14.5	75.1
2021	828	71.4	11.5	75
2022	915	62.2	14.7	63.2
2023	925	55.4	16.6	74.3

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 Del City Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,799
2021	$10,468
2022	$9,252
2023	$9,900

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Del City 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 220^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 147^th of 149 Middle schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Del City Middle School)	13	10	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Midwest City-Del City)	23	13	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Del City Middle School)	14	8	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Midwest City-Del City)	23	10	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	33	24	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Del City Middle School)	19	8	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Midwest City-Del City)	20	12	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Science (Del City Middle School)	33	19	14%
8th Grade Science (Midwest City-Del City)	33	23	10%
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	547	925	69.1%
African American	228	377	65.4%
American Indian	30	31	3.3%
Asian	13	10	23.1%
Hispanic	81	195	140.7%
Pacific Islander	4	5	25%
White	120	186	55%
Two or More Races	71	121	70.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.7%	74.3%	5.4%

Schools Near Del City 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
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	925	55	16.6	74.3%	186 (20.1%)	377 (40.8%)	195 (21.1%)	10 (1.1%)	31 (3.4%)	5 (0.5%)	121 (13.1%)	6	147^th of 149 public middle schools	1.3%		4	171^st of 171 public middle schools	0.0%	24			8.0			6.0	19.0	$9,900
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	1,046	65	16.0	66.3%	296 (28.3%)	379 (36.2%)	165 (15.8%)	7 (0.7%)	36 (3.4%)	5 (0.5%)	158 (15.1%)								(n/a)			10.0				17.0	$9,571
Crooked Oak Middle School	Public	6-8	1901 Southeast 15th Street	Oklahoma City	73129	Oklahoma County	Crooked Oak	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 677-5133	275	13	21.1	95.6%	26 (9.5%)	59 (21.5%)	178 (64.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)								(n/a)								$8,513
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	904	34	26.5	72.6%	406 (44.9%)	119 (13.2%)	159 (17.6%)	13 (1.4%)	64 (7.1%)	2 (0.2%)	141 (15.6%)	9.4	146^th of 149 public middle schools	2.0%		10.7	163^rd of 171 public middle schools	4.7%	17	16.0	13.0					28.0	$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	166	6	30.1	76.5%	68 (41.0%)	18 (10.8%)	28 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (15.1%)								(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	834	46	18.2	43.4%	390 (46.8%)	140 (16.8%)	115 (13.8%)	8 (1.0%)	43 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	137 (16.4%)	29.8	103^rd of 149 public middle schools	30.9%		38.6	98^th of 171 public middle schools	42.7%	5	28.0	24.0	19.0	33.0	28.0		31.0	$9,821
Wheeler Middle School	Public	5-8	501 Southeast 25th Street	Oklahoma City	73129	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7000	538	39	13.7	100.0%	29 (5.4%)	27 (5.0%)	449 (83.5%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)								(n/a)								$13,369
Santa Fe South Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	6921 Plaza Mayor Blvd	Oklahoma City	73149	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 635-1053	751	43	17.4	96.3%	10 (1.3%)	5 (0.7%)	720 (95.9%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.9%)	24.9	114^th of 149 public middle schools	23.5%					(n/a)		17.0		22.0	30.0	18.0	31.0	$7,917
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc	Public, Charter	6-8	7124 S I 35 Service Rd	OKlahoma City	73149	Oklahoma County	Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 636-8250	292	17	17.6	88.4%	18 (6.2%)	35 (12.0%)	228 (78.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	56.9	54^th of 149 public middle schools	63.8%					(n/a)			27.0	32.0	50.0	24.0	43.0	$9,166
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	236	11	22.3	95.8%	31 (13.1%)	148 (62.7%)	29 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.7%)								(n/a)								$8,839

Frequently Asked Questions about Del City Middle School

What high school do graduates of Del City Middle School attend?

Students who attend Del City Middle School usually go on to attend Del City High School

What district is Del City Middle School in?

Midwest City-Del City

What is the racial makeup of Del City Middle School?

Students at Del City Middle School are 41% African American, 21% Hispanic, 20% White, 13% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Del City Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 925 students attended Del City Middle School.

Is Del City Middle School a good school?

Del City Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.3% of Oklahoma middle schools.

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