Etta Dale Junior High School

Etta Dale Junior High School is a public middle school located in El Reno, Oklahoma, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 425 students. The school has had a fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 57th out of 149 Oklahoma middle schools in 2022-2023 to 371st out of 407 in 2020-2021. Its current rating is 2 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars.

Etta Dale Junior High School has faced several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 19.0% to 29.1% in recent years, which are significantly higher than the state average. The school has also consistently underperformed compared to the state and local (El Reno) averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. For example, in 2024-2025, only 16% of all grades were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 26% statewide and 18% in El Reno. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic, White, English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status, is generally lower than the state averages for those subgroups.

Etta Dale Junior High School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Piedmont Middle School and Okarche Junior High School, which are ranked much higher in the state and have significantly better test scores and other metrics. Additionally, Etta Dale Junior High School's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 57th out of 149 in 2022-2023 to 247th out of 369 in 2024-2025, and its star rating decreasing from 3 to 2 out of 5. The high percentage of students from low-income families at Etta Dale Junior High School, ranging from 74.43% to 80.24% in recent years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a role in the school's academic challenges, and targeted interventions and support may be needed to address these issues.