Shawnee Middle School

Summary:

Shawnee Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, with a student population of 711. The school has a diverse racial makeup, with a predominantly White (45.99%) student body, as well as significant percentages of Native American (11.25%) and students of two or more races (22.22%). However, Shawnee Middle School has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom half of Oklahoma middle schools over the past decade and currently holding a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Shawnee Middle School struggles, with only 10% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 9% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, and 18% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Science, all significantly lower than the state averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Prague Middle School, McLoud Junior High School, and Bethel Middle School, which range from 45.35% to 74.93% free or reduced-price lunch recipients.

The challenges faced by Shawnee Middle School appear to be unique to the school or district, as the nearby middle schools generally outperform it on academic measures and have higher rankings from SchoolDigger. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the underperformance of certain student subgroups, such as White students, multi-racial students, and low-socioeconomic status students, suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in addressing the needs of its diverse student population. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving the school's academic outcomes and providing a high-quality education for all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4300 North Union Street
Shawnee, OK 74804-4804

(405) 273-0403

District: Shawnee

SchoolDigger Rank:
148^th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,563

Students who attend Shawnee Middle School usually attend:

High:

Shawnee High School

Feeder schools for Shawnee Middle School:

Elementary:	Horace Mann Elementary School
	Jefferson Elementary School
	Sequoyah Elementary School
	Shawnee Ec Center
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	Will Rogers Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 711

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.0%

Two or more races:

22.2%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shawnee Middle School ranks worse than 99.3% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Shawnee Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46%), two or more races (22.2%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shawnee Middle School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Shawnee Middle School employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shawnee Middle School is $11,563.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Shawnee Middle School 148^th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Shawnee Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shawnee Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Shawnee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	64.45	161^st	521	69.1%
2010	45.79	345^th	539	36.0%
2011	41.26	378^th	542	30.3%
2015	30.63	237^th	297	20.2%
2016	23.21	290^th	332	12.7%
2017	21.71	200^th	238	16.0%
2018	20.98	203^rd	233	12.9%
2019	19.73	199^th	228	12.7%
2021	16.19	380^th	407	6.6%
2022	8.04	169^th	171	1.2%
2023	5.06	148^th	149	0.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shawnee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.75	77^th	80	3.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.97	251^st	278	9.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Shawnee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.82	25^th	34	26.5%

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Rank History for White students at Shawnee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.82	245^th	257	4.7%

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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 Shawnee Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	618	56	9	16	175	n/a	n/a	874
1994	622	50	9	20	169	n/a	n/a	870
1995	600	52	5	19	187	n/a	n/a	863
1996	600	52	5	19	187	n/a	n/a	863
1997	532	54	7	11	200	n/a	n/a	804
1998	493	52	8	16	204	n/a	n/a	773
1999	466	59	10	20	232	n/a	n/a	787
2000	450	52	13	20	204	n/a	n/a	739
2001	448	42	11	18	210	n/a	n/a	729
2002	506	71	5	23	242	n/a	n/a	847
2003	506	71	5	23	242	n/a	n/a	847
2004	471	82	4	23	247	n/a	n/a	827
2005	513	76	5	22	241	n/a	n/a	857
2006	509	70	5	33	245	n/a	n/a	862
2007	460	82	5	33	231	n/a	n/a	811
2008	429	81	5	43	239	n/a	n/a	797
2009	445	73	4	38	241	n/a	n/a	801
2010	408	59	7	66	279	n/a	n/a	819
2011	405	50	2	58	154	2	116	787
2012	422	53	0	73	143	1	144	836
2013	434	46	2	62	145	1	125	815
2014	405	48	5	89	123	1	123	794
2015	373	39	2	90	129	1	120	754
2016	344	41	2	98	99	2	149	735
2017	373	42	2	111	93	1	146	768
2018	360	37	1	101	92	0	136	727
2019	360	39	0	86	106	0	135	726
2020	341	36	0	85	95	0	164	721
2021	365	45	0	94	104	0	151	759
2022	349	40	1	109	102	0	158	759
2023	327	44	3	99	80	0	158	711

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 Shawnee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	874	55.3	15.8	49.7
1994	870	56.1	15.5	41.3
1995	863	55.6	15.5	46.2
1996	863	55.6	15.5	46.2
1997	804	57.8	13.9	46.9
1998	773	56.3	13.7	48.8
1999	787	53.8	14.6	57.8
2000	739	53.7	13.8	64.1
2001	729	55.0	13.3	58.3
2002	847	56.7	14.9	61.9
2003	847	56.7	14.9	61.9
2004	827	56.7	14.6	64.8
2005	857	58.9	14.6	69.1
2006	862	61.0	14.1	71.8
2007	811	60.8	13.3	74.2
2008	797	60.0	13.3	73.5
2009	801	57.0	14.1	78.4
2010	819	56.5	14.5	76.1
2011	787	51.8	15.1	80.3
2012	836	52.9	15.8	75.8
2013	815	53.3	15.2	75.8
2014	794	55.8	14.2	74.7
2015	754	56.0	13.4	74.7
2016	735	55.0	13.3	99
2017	768	52.2	14.6	93.1
2018	727	53.0	13.7	99.9
2019	726	53.0	13.6	88
2020	721	53.4	13.4	82.9
2021	759	54.7	13.8	83.5
2022	759	54.2	13.9	81.4
2023	711	51.0	13.9	84.7

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 Shawnee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	874	55.3	15.8	49.7
1994	870	56.1	15.5	41.3
1995	863	55.6	15.5	46.2
1996	863	55.6	15.5	46.2
1997	804	57.8	13.9	46.9
1998	773	56.3	13.7	48.8
1999	787	53.8	14.6	57.8
2000	739	53.7	13.8	64.1
2001	729	55.0	13.3	58.3
2002	847	56.7	14.9	61.9
2003	847	56.7	14.9	61.9
2004	827	56.7	14.6	64.8
2005	857	58.9	14.6	69.1
2006	862	61.0	14.1	71.8
2007	811	60.8	13.3	74.2
2008	797	60.0	13.3	73.5
2009	801	57.0	14.1	78.4
2010	819	56.5	14.5	76.1
2011	787	51.8	15.1	80.3
2012	836	52.9	15.8	75.8
2013	815	53.3	15.2	75.8
2014	794	55.8	14.2	74.7
2015	754	56.0	13.4	74.7
2016	735	55.0	13.3	99
2017	768	52.2	14.6	93.1
2018	727	53.0	13.7	99.9
2019	726	53.0	13.6	88
2020	721	53.4	13.4	82.9
2021	759	54.7	13.8	83.5
2022	759	54.2	13.9	81.4
2023	711	51.0	13.9	84.7

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 Shawnee Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,014
2020	$9,632
2021	$9,550
2022	$10,890
2023	$11,563

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shawnee Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 199^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 148^th of 149 Middle schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Shawnee Middle School)	18	15	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Shawnee)	18	15	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Middle School)	27	9	18%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee)	27	9	18%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	33	24	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Shawnee Middle School)	35	10	25%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Shawnee)	35	10	25%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Middle School)	15	4	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee)	15	4	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Shawnee Middle School)	34	18	16%
8th Grade Science (Shawnee)	34	18	16%
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	726	711	2.1%
African American	39	44	12.8%
American Indian	106	80	24.5%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	86	99	15.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	360	327	9.2%
Two or More Races	135	158	17%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88%	84.7%	3.3%

Schools Near Shawnee 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 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 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Shawnee Middle School	Public	6-8	4300 North Union Street	Shawnee	74804	Pottawatomie County	Shawnee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 273-0403	711	51	13.9	84.7%	327 (46.0%)	44 (6.2%)	99 (13.9%)	3 (0.4%)	80 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	158 (22.2%)	5.1	148^th of 149 public middle schools	0.7%		8	169^th of 171 public middle schools	1.2%	21				10.0			9.0	4.0		18.0	$11,563
North Rock Creek Middle School	Public	7-8	42400 Garrett's Lake Road	Shawnee	74804	Pottawatomie County	North Rock Creek	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 214-9477	150	12	12.8	46.0%	84 (56.0%)	4 (2.7%)	11 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (16.7%)								(n/a)								16.0			$9,978
North Rock Creek Intermediate	Public	5-6	42400 Garrett's Lake Road	Shawnee	74804	Pottawatomie County	North Rock Creek	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 275-3473	137	9	15.4	48.2%	79 (57.7%)	2 (1.5%)	10 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (15.3%)	1 (0.7%)	24 (17.5%)								(n/a)						35.0			49.0		$7,476
Bethel Middle School	Public	6-8	36000 Clearpond Road	Shawnee	74801	Pottawatomie County	Bethel	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 273-5944	258	15	17.6	45.3%	178 (69.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (13.6%)	53.6	58^th of 149 public middle schools	61.1%		45.8	84^th of 171 public middle schools	50.9%	26			31.0				27.0	23.0		51.0	$9,096
Dale Middle School	Public	6-8	300 Smith Avenue	Dale	74851	Pottawatomie County	Dale	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 964-2799	180	14	12.4	42.8%	114 (63.3%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.2%)	36 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.8%)								(n/a)		24.0								37.0	$8,679
Tecumseh Middle School	Public	6-8	315 West Park Street	Tecumseh	74873	Pottawatomie County	Tecumseh	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 598-3744	451	27	16.8	66.5%	238 (52.8%)	7 (1.6%)	38 (8.4%)	2 (0.4%)	79 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (19.3%)								(n/a)								15.0		25.0	$9,546
Oya Charter Tecumseh 6th-8th	Public, Charter	6-8	700 S 9th St	Tecumseh	74873	Pottawatomie County	Oklahoma Youth Academy (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 598-4143	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Meeker Middle School	Public	6-8	214 East Carl Hubbell Boulevar	Meeker	74855	Lincoln County	Meeker	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 788-4540	162	13	12.3	60.5%	99 (61.1%)	2 (1.2%)	13 (8.0%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (24.1%)								(n/a)											$10,081
McLoud Intermediate School	Public	4-6	529 W Park	McLoud	74851	Pottawatomie County	McLoud	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 964-3314	339	22	15.1	74.9%	187 (55.2%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (9.1%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (20.1%)								(n/a)	24.0				21.0	27.0			34.0		$7,828
McLoud Junior High School	Public	7-8	1100 Seikel	McLoud	74851	Pottawatomie County	McLoud	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 964-3314	289	19	15.0	61.6%	154 (53.3%)	6 (2.1%)	28 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (19.4%)								(n/a)											$8,906

Frequently Asked Questions about Shawnee Middle School

How many students attend Shawnee Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 711 students attended Shawnee Middle School.

What district is Shawnee Middle School in?

Shawnee

What is the racial makeup of Shawnee Middle School?

Students at Shawnee Middle School are 46% White, 22% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 11% American Indian, 6% African American.

What high school do graduates of Shawnee Middle School attend?

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

Is Shawnee Middle School a good school?

Shawnee Middle School ranks in the bottom 0.7% of Oklahoma middle schools.

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