Middle Schools in Salina

There is only one middle school located in Salina, Oklahoma - Salina Middle School. This school serves students in grades 6-8 and has an enrollment of 152 students. Based on the available data, Salina Middle School appears to be underperforming academically compared to state averages in Oklahoma.

Salina Middle School has a statewide ranking that has declined significantly in recent years, going from 27th out of 228 Oklahoma middle schools in 2018-2019 to 243rd out of 369 in 2024-2025. The school's academic performance is below state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 15-33% in English Language Arts and 10-15% in Math, compared to state averages of 21-26% and 17-26%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% for the 2024-2025 school year.

Despite the low academic performance, Salina Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.9, which could be an asset if leveraged effectively. However, the school's spending per student of $8,400 is below the state average, and it serves a high percentage of students (80.26%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school may be facing challenges in serving a disadvantaged student population. Overall, the data suggests that Salina Middle School may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student learning and achievement.