Middle Schools in Stratford

Stratford, Oklahoma is home to a single middle school, Stratford Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has received 4-star ratings in the past, its most recent 3-star rating and declining state-wide ranking suggest it may be underperforming compared to other middle schools in Oklahoma.

Stratford Middle School has a relatively small student population of 142 students, with a high percentage (61.97%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a low-income student population. Academically, the school struggles, with English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency rates consistently below the state average. However, the school's Science proficiency is a bright spot, with 55% of students proficient compared to 30% statewide. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19%, significantly above the state average.

Compared to other middle schools in Oklahoma, Stratford Middle School appears to be an underperforming institution. Its declining state-wide ranking, from 35th out of 228 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 181st out of 369 in 2024-2025, suggests the school's performance is worsening relative to its peers. While the school's strengths in Science and the challenges it faces with chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors warrant further investigation, the overall data indicates that Stratford Middle School may need to implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and better serve the community.