Summary:
The Perkins-Tryon area has only one middle school, Perkins-Tryon Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 149th out of 189 Oklahoma middle schools in 2023-2024 to 275th out of 407 in 2020-2021. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 1 star out of 5 in 2023-2024 to 2 stars out of 5 in 2024-2025 and 2020-2021.
Academically, Perkins-Tryon Middle School faces some challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics below the Perkins-Tryon district and state averages. However, the school's Science proficiency rate is higher than the district and state, indicating a potential area of strength. Additionally, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% and serves a population with significant economic challenges, with over 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Overall, the data suggests that Perkins-Tryon Middle School faces a mix of academic and socioeconomic challenges, but also has a bright spot in its Science proficiency. The school's fluctuating performance over time indicates a need for further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and ensure that all students in the Perkins-Tryon area have access to a high-quality education.
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