Middle Schools in Elk City

The Elk City school district in Oklahoma is home to two middle schools: Elk City IES and Elk City Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a range of educational opportunities in the Elk City area.

Based on the available data, Elk City Middle School appears to be the standout performer among the two schools. The school has consistently ranked higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, reaching as high as 27th out of 369 Oklahoma middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, Elk City Middle School's test scores are generally higher than the Elk City and Oklahoma state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting more favorable resource allocation and smaller class sizes.

In contrast, Elk City IES has lower test scores and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. However, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which is an area that may require targeted interventions to improve student engagement and academic success.