Middle Schools in Ardmore

The Ardmore school district in Oklahoma is home to two middle schools: Jefferson Elementary School and Ardmore Middle School. Both schools are struggling academically, with consistently low test scores and high rates of chronic absenteeism compared to district and state averages.

Test scores at both schools are significantly below proficiency levels in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 13% of students at Jefferson Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 17% in the Ardmore district and 26% statewide. Ardmore Middle School's performance was also concerning, with only 16% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 11% in Mathematics. Both schools also have high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 19% of students chronically absent in the 2024-2025 school year.

The data suggests that these schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients (88.06% at Jefferson Elementary and 80.37% at Ardmore Middle). Additionally, Ardmore Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, dropping from 165 out of 171 Oklahoma middle schools in 2021-2022 to 278 out of 369 in 2024-2025. The district may need to closely examine the underlying factors contributing to these challenges and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.