Is Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies a good school?

Yes. Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies ranks in the top 7.4% of Oklahoma middle schools.

How many students attend Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies?

In the 2023-24 school year, 890 students attended Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies.

What is the racial makeup of Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies?

Students at Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies are 38% White, 29% Hispanic, 11% African American, 11% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 3% American Indian.

Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies

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Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies is a highly-ranked public middle school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving grades 5-8 with an enrollment of 890 students. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Classen Middle School significantly outperforms the Oklahoma City and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 23% in Oklahoma City and 46% statewide. The school also ranks highly for the academic performance of its diverse subgroups, including Asian, African American, Hispanic, and White students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite having a significant percentage of students (46.4% in 2023-2024) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Classen Middle School is able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Capitol Hill, Mary Golda Ross, and Wheeler, which have much higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (over 95%) and significantly lower academic performance, Classen Middle School's exceptional achievements are even more impressive. The school's proximity to lower-performing institutions like Taft Middle School and Emerson Alternative Education further highlights its role as a high-quality educational option for families in the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1901 North Ellison Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73106-3106

(405) 587-5400

District: Oklahoma City

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,464

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 890

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.8%

Hispanic:

28.5%

African American:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies ranks better than 92.6% of middle schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Oklahoma City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (37.8%), Hispanic (28.5%), African American (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Oklahoma City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies is 17.4. 13 middle schools in the Oklahoma City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies is $10,464. 13 middle schools in the Oklahoma City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies 14^th of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	91.03	5^th	521	99.0%
2010	91.41	6^th	539	98.9%
2011	90.54	7^th	542	98.7%
2015	88.56	9^th	297	97.0%
2016	88.75	17^th	332	94.9%
2017	84.85	16^th	238	93.3%
2018	86.03	17^th	233	92.7%
2019	84.52	16^th	228	93.0%
2021	87.80	22^nd	407	94.6%
2022	79.01	18^th	171	89.5%
2023	75.10	23^rd	149	84.6%
2024	87.54	14^th	189	92.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.42	23^rd	278	91.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.73	3^rd	16	81.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	87.70	2^nd	31	93.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.76	14^th	102	86.3%

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Rank History for White students at Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	89.11	13^th	257	94.9%

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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 Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	269	157	12	22	24	n/a	n/a	484
1996	269	157	12	22	24	n/a	n/a	484
1997	274	155	23	23	24	n/a	n/a	499
1998	265	123	29	24	24	n/a	n/a	465
1999	278	98	33	20	15	n/a	n/a	444
2000	244	79	33	26	10	n/a	n/a	392
2001	238	82	34	26	13	n/a	n/a	393
2002	230	86	31	15	13	n/a	n/a	375
2003	230	86	31	15	13	n/a	n/a	375
2004	255	95	42	24	14	n/a	n/a	430
2005	239	80	53	28	5	n/a	n/a	405
2006	225	73	62	35	8	n/a	n/a	403
2007	247	71	78	45	17	n/a	n/a	458
2008	245	60	92	61	22	n/a	n/a	480
2009	256	63	90	55	26	n/a	n/a	490
2010	157	63	168	65	29	n/a	n/a	482
2011	210	58	58	62	21	0	1	410
2012	210	62	45	83	18	0	0	418
2013	220	64	45	91	22	0	1	443
2014	225	66	58	85	23	1	3	461
2015	211	58	58	75	23	1	5	431
2016	184	66	61	76	14	1	18	420
2017	172	69	61	81	18	0	19	420
2018	171	85	64	97	17	1	28	463
2019	150	89	65	103	11	4	28	450
2020	225	179	109	219	15	6	64	817
2021	228	127	100	211	9	3	88	766
2022	252	112	94	222	11	2	90	783
2023	296	112	78	246	19	2	102	855
2024	336	102	78	254	24	0	96	890

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 Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	484	16.5	29.3	8.5
1996	484	16.5	29.3	8.5
1997	499	26.9	18.6	0
1998	465	26.5	17.5	n/a
1999	444	26.4	16.8	0
2000	392	28.4	13.8	0
2001	393	20.3	19.4	0
2002	375	19.0	19.7	0
2003	375	19.0	19.7	0
2004	430	19.0	22.6	0
2005	405	18.0	22.5	30.6
2006	403	19.0	21.2	38.2
2007	458	19.0	24.1	40.8
2008	480	18.5	25.9	36.9
2009	490	20.0	24.5	33.5
2010	482	20.0	24.1	29.5
2011	410	18.0	22.7	32.7
2012	418	18.0	23.2	33.3
2013	443	17.9	24.7	33.6
2014	461	18.5	24.9	31.9
2015	431	17.0	25.3	34.6
2016	420	22.0	19.0	37.6
2017	420	18.2	22.9	36.9
2018	463	26.5	17.4	25.5
2019	450	25.1	17.8	45.3
2020	817	42.7	19.1	49.4
2021	766	42.5	18.0	46.3
2022	783	45.9	17.0	50.4
2023	855	46.7	18.2	47.8
2024	890	51.0	17.4	46.4

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 Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	484	16.5	29.3	8.5
1996	484	16.5	29.3	8.5
1997	499	26.9	18.6	0
1998	465	26.5	17.5	n/a
1999	444	26.4	16.8	0
2000	392	28.4	13.8	0
2001	393	20.3	19.4	0
2002	375	19.0	19.7	0
2003	375	19.0	19.7	0
2004	430	19.0	22.6	0
2005	405	18.0	22.5	30.6
2006	403	19.0	21.2	38.2
2007	458	19.0	24.1	40.8
2008	480	18.5	25.9	36.9
2009	490	20.0	24.5	33.5
2010	482	20.0	24.1	29.5
2011	410	18.0	22.7	32.7
2012	418	18.0	23.2	33.3
2013	443	17.9	24.7	33.6
2014	461	18.5	24.9	31.9
2015	431	17.0	25.3	34.6
2016	420	22.0	19.0	37.6
2017	420	18.2	22.9	36.9
2018	463	26.5	17.4	25.5
2019	450	25.1	17.8	45.3
2020	817	42.7	19.1	49.4
2021	766	42.5	18.0	46.3
2022	783	45.9	17.0	50.4
2023	855	46.7	18.2	47.8
2024	890	51.0	17.4	46.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,080
2020	$8,305
2021	$10,294
2022	$10,871
2023	$10,464

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 16^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 23^rd of 149 Middle schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies)	61	42	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma City)	11	8	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	31	23	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies)	55	38	17%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma City)	15	9	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies)	52	41	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma City)	17	8	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	33	24	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies)	51	43	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma City)	15	9	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies)	29	23	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma City)	11	4	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies)	64	59	5%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma City)	23	19	4%
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	450	855	90%
African American	89	112	25.8%
American Indian	11	19	72.7%
Asian	65	78	20%
Hispanic	103	246	138.8%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	150	296	97.3%
Two or More Races	28	102	264.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	47.8%	2.5%

Schools Near Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies

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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 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies	Public	5-8	1901 North Ellison Avenue	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-5400	890	51	17.4	46.4%	336 (37.8%)	102 (11.5%)	254 (28.5%)	78 (8.8%)	24 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (10.8%)	87.5	14^th of 189 public middle schools	92.6%		75.1	23^rd of 149 public middle schools	84.6%	9	84.0	66.0	67.0	77.0	71.0	60.0	50.0	47.0	64.0	67.0	$10,464
Moon Middle School	Public	5-8	1901 North Ellisoin	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-9500	658	45	14.5	96.2%	41 (6.2%)	410 (62.3%)	107 (16.3%)	8 (1.2%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (11.4%)								(n/a)							16.0	21.0			$12,787
Emerson Alternative Education (Ms)	Public	6-8	715 North Walker Avenue	Oklahoma City	73102	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 587-7900	92	20	4.6	47.8%	32 (34.8%)	24 (26.1%)	22 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	11 (12.0%)								(n/a)											$3,352
Astec Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2401 NW 23rd Street Ste 39A	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Astec Charters	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 947-6272	372	20	18.9	95.2%	12 (3.2%)	7 (1.9%)	340 (91.4%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	7	186^th of 189 public middle schools	1.6%					(n/a)		30.0				18.0	14.0				$12,313
Putnam Heights Academy Middle School	Public	5-8	1601 Northwest 36th Street	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2700	23	9	2.5	87.0%	3 (13.0%)	8 (34.8%)	7 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (21.7%)								(n/a)											$34,788
Taft Middle School	Public	5-8	2901 Northwest 23rd Street	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-8000	1,056	77	13.8	97.2%	94 (8.9%)	76 (7.2%)	729 (69.0%)	78 (7.4%)	21 (2.0%)	6 (0.6%)	52 (4.9%)								(n/a)							7.0				$13,041
Belle Isle Middle School	Public	5-8	5904 North Villa Avenue	Oklahoma City	73112	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6600	472	30	15.7	61.7%	159 (33.7%)	89 (18.9%)	137 (29.0%)	29 (6.1%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.0%)	67.4	41^st of 189 public middle schools	78.3%		84.1	15^th of 149 public middle schools	89.9%	26	62.0	51.0	74.0	65.0	33.0	34.0	47.0	36.0		63.0	$12,802
Capitol Hill Middle School	Public	5-8	2717 S Robinson	Oklahoma City	73109	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-1800	622	41	15.1	98.7%	33 (5.3%)	21 (3.4%)	538 (86.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (3.4%)								(n/a)											$12,525
Mary Golda Ross Middle School	Public	5-8	2601 South Villa	Oklahoma City	73108	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-8700	709	45	15.6	96.8%	47 (6.6%)	44 (6.2%)	571 (80.5%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.2%)								(n/a)											$10,909
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	517	35	14.6	99.6%	37 (7.2%)	29 (5.6%)	421 (81.4%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)								(n/a)											$13,369

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