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Longfellow Middle School

Summary:

Longfellow Middle School is a public middle school located in Norman, Oklahoma, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 728 students. The school is part of the Norman School District, which is ranked 197 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Longfellow Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the Norman district and the state of Oklahoma in terms of proficiency rates on the OSTP (Oklahoma School Testing Program) assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 61.13% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby Irving Middle School (67.71%) and Alcott Middle School (53.65%), as well as the state average.

Longfellow Middle School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 17.8 in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the nearby Irving Middle School (15.7), Alcott Middle School (16.2), and Whittier Middle School (18.5). Additionally, Longfellow Middle School has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 33 out of 297 Oklahoma middle schools in the 2014-2015 school year to a ranking of 168 out of 189 middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the bottom 10% of middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 215 North Ponca Avenue
       Norman, OK  73071-3071

(405) 366-5948

District: Norman

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,086 Help


Students who attend Longfellow Middle School usually attend:

High:    Norman North High School

Feeder schools for Longfellow Middle School:

Elementary:    Eisenhower Elementary School
    Jefferson Elementary School
    Lakeview Elementary School
    Wilson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  728

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
Two or more races:
18.1%
Hispanic:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.1% Help


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Compare Details Longfellow Middle School ranks worse than 88.9% of middle schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Norman School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Longfellow Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), two or more races (18.1%), Hispanic (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longfellow Middle School is 17.8. 2 middle schools in the Norman School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longfellow Middle School is $10,086, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Norman School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Longfellow Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Longfellow Middle School 168th of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Longfellow Middle School in the ranking list.)

Norman:

SchoolDigger ranks Norman 97th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Longfellow Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Longfellow Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 75.37 70th 521 86.6%
2010 76.84 67th 539 87.6%
2011 75.71 75th 542 86.2%
2015 76.00 33rd 297 88.9%
2016 71.62 64th 332 80.7%
2017 63.76 62nd 238 73.9%
2018 54.67 99th 233 57.5%
2019 49.69 109th 228 52.2%
2021 49.13 181st 407 55.5%
2022 33.34 110th 171 35.7%
2023 35.07 95th 149 36.2%
2024 14.22 168th 189 11.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Longfellow Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.84 67th 80 16.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Longfellow Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.52 164th 278 41.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Longfellow Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.21 9th 34 73.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Longfellow Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.86 38th 102 62.7%
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Rank History for White students at Longfellow Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.39 141st 257 45.1%
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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 Longfellow Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 640 15 24 13 49 n/a n/a 0 741
1989 657 19 26 20 55 n/a n/a 0 777
1990 678 25 26 19 56 n/a n/a 0 804
1991 716 32 19 18 62 n/a n/a 0 847
1992 727 39 17 24 68 n/a n/a 0 875
1993 762 41 16 24 66 n/a n/a 0 909
1994 843 43 18 25 44 n/a n/a 0 973
1995 898 35 21 26 75 n/a n/a 0 1055
1996 898 35 21 26 75 n/a n/a 0 1055
1997 911 39 21 34 70 n/a n/a 0 1075
1998 608 29 8 14 50 n/a n/a 0 709
1999 606 34 10 8 56 n/a n/a 0 714
2000 592 48 55 16 10 n/a n/a 0 721
2001 553 54 6 23 56 n/a n/a 0 692
2002 524 52 8 30 58 n/a n/a 0 672
2003 524 52 8 30 58 n/a n/a 0 672
2004 455 38 9 37 61 n/a n/a 0 600
2005 450 46 5 33 65 n/a n/a 0 599
2006 449 50 8 40 58 n/a n/a 0 605
2007 444 50 8 45 58 n/a n/a 0 605
2008 431 46 8 42 67 n/a n/a 0 594
2009 450 48 8 45 68 n/a n/a 0 619
2010 467 37 5 48 64 n/a n/a 0 621
2011 426 46 6 56 72 2 13 0 621
2012 407 52 5 70 63 1 30 0 628
2013 450 36 5 63 45 1 80 0 680
2014 469 36 11 68 44 0 65 0 693
2015 501 41 13 65 38 2 85 0 745
2016 464 47 11 69 31 1 86 0 709
2017 468 56 16 68 33 1 94 0 736
2018 486 36 17 77 32 1 76 0 725
2019 479 40 15 86 42 2 96 0 760
2020 473 48 13 89 39 1 108 0 771
2021 357 36 11 82 37 2 82 0 607
2022 393 37 7 103 48 0 95 0 683
2023 393 41 9 123 44 2 97 0 709
2024 383 47 7 125 33 1 132 0 728

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 Longfellow Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 741 42.4 17.4 n/a
1989 777 47.0 16.5 n/a
1990 804 49.4 16.2 n/a
1991 847 49.6 17.0 n/a
1992 875 58.0 15.0 13
1993 909 58.7 15.5 n/a
1994 973 61.9 15.7 14
1995 1055 57.8 18.3 25.2
1996 1055 57.8 18.3 25.2
1997 1075 59.1 18.2 17.7
1998 709 43.7 16.2 26.8
1999 714 45.7 15.6 31
2000 721 46.3 15.6 35.8
2001 692 44.6 15.5 35.5
2002 672 44.0 15.3 39
2003 672 44.0 15.3 39
2004 600 38.3 15.7 46
2005 599 40.4 14.8 40.9
2006 605 38.2 15.8 44.8
2007 605 39.2 15.4 44.8
2008 594 38.4 15.5 47.3
2009 619 38.7 16.0 53.6
2010 621 42.0 14.7 56.8
2011 621 41.7 14.8 50.7
2012 628 36.9 17.0 55.4
2013 680 41.6 16.3 55.1
2014 693 43.5 15.9 57.1
2015 745 44.0 16.9 54.4
2016 709 45.0 15.7 51.9
2017 736 43.8 16.7 50.1
2018 725 45.1 16.0 44.7
2019 760 44.5 17.0 51.1
2020 771 42.6 18.0 55.8
2021 607 41.2 14.7 47.3
2022 683 41.8 16.3 49.9
2023 709 44.9 15.7 54.2
2024 728 40.8 17.8 61.1

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 Longfellow Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 741 42.4 17.4 n/a
1989 777 47.0 16.5 n/a
1990 804 49.4 16.2 n/a
1991 847 49.6 17.0 n/a
1992 875 58.0 15.0 13
1993 909 58.7 15.5 n/a
1994 973 61.9 15.7 14
1995 1055 57.8 18.3 25.2
1996 1055 57.8 18.3 25.2
1997 1075 59.1 18.2 17.7
1998 709 43.7 16.2 26.8
1999 714 45.7 15.6 31
2000 721 46.3 15.6 35.8
2001 692 44.6 15.5 35.5
2002 672 44.0 15.3 39
2003 672 44.0 15.3 39
2004 600 38.3 15.7 46
2005 599 40.4 14.8 40.9
2006 605 38.2 15.8 44.8
2007 605 39.2 15.4 44.8
2008 594 38.4 15.5 47.3
2009 619 38.7 16.0 53.6
2010 621 42.0 14.7 56.8
2011 621 41.7 14.8 50.7
2012 628 36.9 17.0 55.4
2013 680 41.6 16.3 55.1
2014 693 43.5 15.9 57.1
2015 745 44.0 16.9 54.4
2016 709 45.0 15.7 51.9
2017 736 43.8 16.7 50.1
2018 725 45.1 16.0 44.7
2019 760 44.5 17.0 51.1
2020 771 42.6 18.0 55.8
2021 607 41.2 14.7 47.3
2022 683 41.8 16.3 49.9
2023 709 44.9 15.7 54.2
2024 728 40.8 17.8 61.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Longfellow Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,659
2020 $8,632
2021 $10,246
2022 $9,939
2023 $10,086

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Longfellow 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 109th of 228 Middle schoolsRanks 95th of 149 Middle schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Longfellow Middle School)3729
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts I (Norman)4132
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3626
 10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Middle School)2929
   6th Grade Mathematics (Norman)3027
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3123
 8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Longfellow Middle School)3824
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Norman)3324
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)2921
 8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Middle School)3623
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Norman)3423
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3324
 9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Longfellow Middle School)4126
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (Norman)3726
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3120
 11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Longfellow Middle School)3315
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Norman)2619
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)2315
 8%
8th Grade Science (Longfellow Middle School)4343
   8th Grade Science (Norman)4740
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)4035
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students760709
 6.7%
African American4041
 2.5%
American Indian4244
 4.8%
Asian159
 40%
Hispanic86123
 43%
Pacific Islander22
White479393
 18%
Two or More Races9697
 1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.1%54.2%
 3.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Longfellow Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 728 students attended Longfellow Middle School.

Students at Longfellow Middle School are 53% White, 18% Two or more races, 17% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% American Indian.

Longfellow Middle School ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Oklahoma middle schools.

Students who attend Longfellow Middle School usually go on to attend Norman North High School


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