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Watonga Middle School

Summary:

Watonga Middle School is a public middle school in Watonga, Oklahoma, serving 158 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Watonga School District, which is ranked 142 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Watonga Middle School has shown strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 54% of 7th-grade students and 52% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in OSTP/Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages of 29% and 25%, respectively. However, the school's performance in OSTP/Science for 8th grade (34% proficient or better) was closer to the state average of 35%. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2 students per teacher and spent $9,533 per student in the 2018-2019 school year, which is higher than the nearby Okeene Junior-Senior High School (Jr) and Geary Middle School.

Watonga Middle School has maintained a relatively consistent academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 45th to 238th out of Oklahoma middle schools. The school's performance in OSTP/Mathematics has shown significant improvement, with the percentage of students proficient or better increasing from 24% in 2021-2022 to 54% in 2023-2024 for 7th grade, and from 24% to 52% for 8th grade. While the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (82.91%), it appears to be performing better academically than the nearby Okeene Junior-Senior High School (Jr) and Geary Middle School, which have lower statewide rankings and test scores.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1200 Eagle Lane
       Watonga, OK  73772-3772

(580) 623-7361

District: Watonga

SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,044 Help


Students who attend Watonga Middle School usually attend:

High:    Watonga High School

Feeder schools for Watonga Middle School:

Elementary:    Watonga Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.7%
Hispanic:
23.4%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Watonga Middle School ranks better than 76.2% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Watonga Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.7%), Hispanic (23.4%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Watonga Middle School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Watonga Middle School is $12,044.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Watonga Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Watonga Middle School 45th of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Watonga Middle School in the ranking list.)

Watonga:

SchoolDigger ranks Watonga 77th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Watonga Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Watonga Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 59.68 204th 521 60.8%
2010 57.02 233rd 539 56.8%
2011 40.67 384th 542 29.2%
2015 55.18 121st 297 59.3%
2016 71.15 68th 332 79.5%
2017 49.16 105th 238 55.9%
2019 50.36 104th 228 54.4%
2021 41.19 238th 407 41.5%
2024 64.40 45th 189 76.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Watonga Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.61 107th 278 61.5%
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Rank History for White students at Watonga Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.07 117th 257 54.5%
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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 Watonga Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 154 25 0 0 25 n/a n/a 0 204
1989 135 27 0 3 20 n/a n/a 0 185
1990 134 23 0 3 30 n/a n/a 0 190
1991 131 22 0 3 26 n/a n/a 0 182
1992 142 23 0 9 36 n/a n/a 0 210
1993 125 28 0 9 41 n/a n/a 0 203
1994 131 19 1 10 56 n/a n/a 0 217
1995 161 18 1 11 67 n/a n/a 0 258
1996 161 18 1 11 67 n/a n/a 0 258
1997 156 23 2 12 60 n/a n/a 0 253
1998 159 24 2 13 38 n/a n/a 0 236
1999 165 25 2 12 53 n/a n/a 0 257
2000 148 25 1 15 47 n/a n/a 0 236
2001 116 21 1 17 52 n/a n/a 0 207
2002 125 15 1 11 32 n/a n/a 0 184
2003 125 15 1 11 32 n/a n/a 0 184
2004 130 22 2 9 31 n/a n/a 0 194
2005 113 21 1 6 27 n/a n/a 0 168
2006 103 14 1 9 42 n/a n/a 0 169
2007 93 14 1 13 32 n/a n/a 0 153
2008 86 14 2 21 29 n/a n/a 0 152
2009 80 17 2 22 27 n/a n/a 0 148
2010 80 9 1 28 29 n/a n/a 0 147
2011 87 15 1 29 22 0 0 0 154
2012 127 10 2 40 17 0 17 0 213
2013 95 9 1 33 17 0 12 0 167
2014 87 8 0 36 20 0 14 0 165
2015 83 5 1 33 16 0 16 0 154
2016 86 4 1 28 15 0 22 0 156
2017 85 3 1 22 17 0 17 0 145
2018 86 5 0 31 21 0 22 0 165
2019 80 8 0 34 24 0 24 0 170
2020 76 9 0 35 20 0 23 0 163
2021 78 6 0 35 27 0 19 0 165
2022 80 5 1 33 21 0 23 0 163
2023 82 6 0 39 20 0 23 0 170
2024 77 5 0 37 19 0 20 0 158

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 Watonga Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 204 15.4 13.2 n/a
1989 185 17.0 10.8 n/a
1990 190 16.0 11.8 n/a
1991 182 18.1 10.0 n/a
1992 210 19.0 11.0 32.4
1993 203 18.1 11.2 44.8
1994 217 18.3 11.9 47.5
1995 258 17.7 14.6 47.3
1996 258 17.7 14.6 47.3
1997 253 17.5 14.5 54.2
1998 236 16.9 14.0 58.1
1999 257 15.0 17.1 68.5
2000 236 15.1 15.6 67.4
2001 207 15.0 13.8 68.1
2002 184 13.9 13.2 62
2003 184 13.9 13.2 62
2004 194 9.9 19.6 68
2005 168 11.9 14.1 66.7
2006 169 11.6 14.6 73.4
2007 153 12.0 12.8 71.2
2008 152 11.4 13.3 73
2009 148 11.7 12.6 71.6
2010 147 11.0 13.3 73.5
2011 154 10.1 15.2 81.2
2012 213 13.4 15.8 77
2013 167 13.0 12.8 68.9
2014 165 12.0 13.7 75.8
2015 154 12.0 12.8 68.2
2016 156 12.0 13.0 73.7
2017 145 11.7 12.3 70.3
2018 165 11.5 14.2 73.9
2019 170 12.1 14.0 72.9
2020 163 12.4 13.1 75.5
2021 165 12.4 13.2 82.4
2022 163 12.9 12.6 82.8
2023 170 12.7 13.3 84.1
2024 158 12.9 12.2 82.9

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 Watonga Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 204 15.4 13.2 n/a
1989 185 17.0 10.8 n/a
1990 190 16.0 11.8 n/a
1991 182 18.1 10.0 n/a
1992 210 19.0 11.0 32.4
1993 203 18.1 11.2 44.8
1994 217 18.3 11.9 47.5
1995 258 17.7 14.6 47.3
1996 258 17.7 14.6 47.3
1997 253 17.5 14.5 54.2
1998 236 16.9 14.0 58.1
1999 257 15.0 17.1 68.5
2000 236 15.1 15.6 67.4
2001 207 15.0 13.8 68.1
2002 184 13.9 13.2 62
2003 184 13.9 13.2 62
2004 194 9.9 19.6 68
2005 168 11.9 14.1 66.7
2006 169 11.6 14.6 73.4
2007 153 12.0 12.8 71.2
2008 152 11.4 13.3 73
2009 148 11.7 12.6 71.6
2010 147 11.0 13.3 73.5
2011 154 10.1 15.2 81.2
2012 213 13.4 15.8 77
2013 167 13.0 12.8 68.9
2014 165 12.0 13.7 75.8
2015 154 12.0 12.8 68.2
2016 156 12.0 13.0 73.7
2017 145 11.7 12.3 70.3
2018 165 11.5 14.2 73.9
2019 170 12.1 14.0 72.9
2020 163 12.4 13.1 75.5
2021 165 12.4 13.2 82.4
2022 163 12.9 12.6 82.8
2023 170 12.7 13.3 84.1
2024 158 12.9 12.2 82.9

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 Watonga Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,533
2020 $10,243
2021 $11,416
2022 $13,123
2023 $12,044

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Watonga 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (Watonga Middle School)3324
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Watonga)3324
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)2316
 7%
8th Grade Science (Watonga Middle School)3747
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Watonga)3747
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)4030
 10%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students170170
African American86
 25%
American Indian2420
 16.7%
Asian00
Hispanic3439
 14.7%
Pacific Islander00
White8082
 2.5%
Two or More Races2423
 4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.9%84.1%
 11.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watonga Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 158 students attended Watonga Middle School.

Students at Watonga Middle School are 49% White, 23% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 12% American Indian, 3% African American.

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

Watonga Middle School ranks 45th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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