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Ponca City West Middle School

Q: Is Ponca City West Middle School a good school?

Ponca City West Middle School ranks 196 th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-7

196^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 369 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Better than 47% of Oklahoma middle schools

Summary

Ponca City West Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-7 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, part of the Ponca City school district. With 628 students, the school has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate over the past decade, ranging from 53rd out of 332 middle schools in 2015-2016 to 272nd out of 407 in 2020-2021.

Ponca City West Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 25% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 26% statewide and 24% for the Ponca City district. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19% to 26.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state's average. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic, Native American, and students with disabilities or from low socioeconomic backgrounds tending to perform worse than their peers.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Newkirk Middle School, Blackwell Middle School, Tonkawa Middle School, and Ponca City East Middle School, Ponca City West Middle School's performance is generally lower in academic proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and other key metrics. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, up to 78.82%, suggests it serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

607

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,650

Per pupil spending ?

81.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1401 West Grand Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601-4601

(580) 767-8020

District: Ponca City

Students who attend Ponca City West Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ponca City High School

Feeder schools for Ponca City West Middle School:

Elementary:	E. M. Trout Elementary School
	Garfield Elementary School
	Liberty Elementary School
	Lincoln Elementary School
	More...
	Roosevelt Elementary School
	Union Elementary School
	Woodlands Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.6%

American Indian:

16.5%

Hispanic:

16.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 12th percentile in 2023 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 47th (2025) from a 12th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (26% vs 19% Oklahoma)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school22%

District avg24%

Oklahoma avg26%

196^th of 369

Oklahoma public middle schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 34 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Ponca City

262^nd of 452Ponca City among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	196 of 369	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.6	138 of 189	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.8	131 of 149	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.0	142 of 171	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.1	272 of 407	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.8	134 of 228	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.1	156 of 233	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.4	130 of 238	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	74.1	53 of 332	84.0%	★★★★☆
2015	69.7	58 of 297	80.5%	★★★★☆
2011	80.5	42 of 542	92.3%	★★★★★
2010	71.0	101 of 539	81.3%	★★★★☆
2009	70.8	100 of 521	80.8%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	54.4	19 of 34	44.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	51.1	53 of 122	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.9	59 of 102	42.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	130 of 284	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.8	204 of 278	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	33.0	66 of 80	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	28.9	39 of 51	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.1	73 of 75	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	57.0	35 of 108	67.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	37.7	125 of 215	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.7	162 of 257	37.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)68th percentile+21 vs school

Hispanic (2025)57th percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)54th percentile+7 vs school

Disabled (2021)44th percentile+11 vs school

White (2025)42nd percentile-5 vs school

Native American (2025)24th percentile-23 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)18th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts I25%~ state avg

Mathematics20%-6 vs state

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Schools Near Ponca City West Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)				OSTP Mathematics (2025)				OSTP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Ponca City West Middle School	Public	6-7	1401 West Grand Avenue	Ponca City	74601	Kay County	Ponca City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 767-8020	607	40	15.3	81.9%	313 (51.6%)	10 (1.6%)	97 (16.0%)	3 (0.5%)	100 (16.5%)	11 (1.8%)	73 (12.0%)	43.6	196^th of 369 public middle schools	46.9%		26.6	138^th of 189 public middle schools	27.0%	58	26.0	24.0		25.0	20.0	20.0		20.0			$11,650
Ponca City East Middle School	Public	8	612 East Grand	Ponca City	74601	Kay County	Ponca City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 767-8010	320	21	15.3	79.1%	168 (52.5%)	7 (2.2%)	37 (11.6%)	2 (0.6%)	50 (15.6%)	11 (3.4%)	45 (14.1%)	37.5	229^th of 369 public middle schools	37.9%		9.4	179^th of 189 public middle schools	5.3%	50			21.0	21.0			12.0	12.0	24.0	24.0	$10,993
Tonkawa Middle School	Public	6-8	500 East North Avenue	Tonkawa	74653	Kay County	Tonkawa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 628-2566	194	12	16.8	70.1%	106 (54.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (11.9%)	1 (0.5%)	41 (21.1%)	1 (0.5%)	22 (11.3%)	21.5	305^th of 369 public middle schools	17.3%					(n/a)	10.0	19.0	10.0	13.0	15.0	13.0	4.0	10.0	23.0	23.0	$10,716
Newkirk Middle School	Public	6-8	711 South Academy	Newkirk	74647	Kay County	Newkirk	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 362-2516	185	12	15.2	64.3%	126 (68.1%)	7 (3.8%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.7%)	44.9	188^th of 369 public middle schools	49.1%					(n/a)	22.0	16.0	20.0	20.0	26.0	20.0	17.0	20.0	40.0	40.0	$13,152
Blackwell Middle School	Public	6-8	1041 South First Street	Blackwell	74631	Kay County	Blackwell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 363-2100	227	18	12.3	75.8%	155 (68.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (12.3%)	2 (0.9%)	17 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.6%)	41.8	204^th of 369 public middle schools	44.7%					(n/a)	20.0	21.0	16.0	19.0	22.0	21.0	11.0	18.0	43.0	43.0	$12,181

Frequently Asked Questions about Ponca City West Middle School

What high school do graduates of Ponca City West Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ponca City West Middle School usually go on to attend Ponca City High School

What district is Ponca City West Middle School in?

Ponca City

How many students attend Ponca City West Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 607 students attended Ponca City West Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ponca City West Middle School?

Students at Ponca City West Middle School are 52% White, 16% American Indian, 16% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% African American.

Is Ponca City West Middle School a good school?

Ponca City West Middle School ranks 196^th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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