Middle Schools in Catoosa

There is only one middle school located in Catoosa, Oklahoma - Wells Middle School. This school serves grades 6-8 and has faced significant challenges in recent years, with a declining performance ranking and academic proficiency rates well below state and district averages.

Wells Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oklahoma middle schools, dropping from a 1-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 0-star rating in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science range from 13% to 32% proficient or better, significantly lower than the state and district averages. This suggests that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, many of whom come from low-income families, with 83.71% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's per-student spending being slightly higher than the state average, the academic performance and resource allocation at Wells Middle School appear to be areas of concern. The school's challenges, including its declining performance and significant achievement gaps, indicate a need for targeted interventions and additional support to improve student outcomes and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.