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Empire Middle School

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Empire Middle School ranks 90 th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

90^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 369 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Better than 76% of Oklahoma middle schools

Summary

Empire Middle School is a public middle school located in Duncan, Oklahoma, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 107 students. The school is part of the Empire District, which is ranked 144 out of 452 districts in Oklahoma and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Empire Middle School has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 90th out of 369 schools in 2024-2025 to 350th out of 407 schools in 2020-2021. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school outperformed the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science, with 35% and 52% of students proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state averages of 26% and 30%. However, in Mathematics, Empire Middle School underperformed the state average, with only 20% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 26%. The school's performance on ELA and Mathematics has been particularly strong for its White and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups, ranking 66th and 48th out of 215 and 284 Oklahoma middle schools, respectively, in 2024-2025.

Compared to nearby schools, Geronimo Middle School and Walters Middle School generally underperform Empire Middle School in academic performance, particularly in ELA and Science. However, Marlow Middle School and Duncan Middle School, which are located within a 15-mile radius, outperform Empire Middle School. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Empire Middle School (67.29%) suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may impact academic achievement. However, the school's strong performance for its White and Low-SES student subgroups indicates that it is effectively supporting these students and addressing the challenges associated with socioeconomic disadvantage.

112

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,967

Per pupil spending ?

61.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533-3533

(580) 255-7515

District: Empire

Students who attend Empire Middle School usually attend:

High:

Empire High School

Feeder schools for Empire Middle School:

Elementary:

Empire Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.6%

Two or more races:

15.2%

Hispanic:

13.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 27th percentile in 2015 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (36% vs 27% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Oklahoma middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 49 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg36%

Oklahoma avg27%

90^th of 369

Oklahoma public middle schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 49 pts since 2015

From bottom 27% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

144^th of 452Empire among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	65.5	90 of 369	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	22.5	350 of 407	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	62.2	68 of 228	70.2%	★★★★☆
2016	54.7	138 of 332	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	36.3	218 of 297	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	69.7	48 of 284	83.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	59.5	66 of 215	69.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)83rd percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)69th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science52%+22 vs state

English Language Arts I35%+9 vs state

Mathematics20%-6 vs state

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Schools Near Empire Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)				OSTP Mathematics (2025)				OSTP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Empire Middle School	Public	6-8	276803 E 1760 Road	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Empire	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 255-7515	112	7	15.0	61.6%	69 (61.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.9%)	1 (0.9%)	17 (15.2%)	65.5	90^th of 369 public middle schools	75.6%					(n/a)	34.0	37.0	31.0	35.0	35.0	19.0	6.0	20.0	52.0	52.0	$11,967
Duncan Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 Chisholm Trail Parkway	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 470-8106	696	46	15.1	68.8%	375 (53.9%)	21 (3.0%)	156 (22.4%)	13 (1.9%)	31 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (14.2%)	56.9	124^th of 369 public middle schools	66.4%		40.4	110^th of 189 public middle schools	41.8%	14	24.0	25.0	20.0	24.0	34.0	35.0	20.0	30.0	34.0	34.0	$11,543
Comanche Middle School	Public	6-8	1030 Ash Avenue	Comanche	73529	Stephens County	Comanche	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 439-2922	175	11	16.5	65.7%	125 (71.4%)	2 (1.1%)	16 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (14.3%)	48.4	164^th of 369 public middle schools	55.6%					(n/a)	30.0	18.0	19.0	23.0	39.0	26.0	19.0	28.0	16.0	16.0	$9,238
Central High Middle School	Public	6-8	274801 Broncho Rd	Marlow	73055	Stephens County	Central High	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 658-6858	103	8	13.6	40.8%	79 (76.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.8%)	26.3	290^th of 369 public middle schools	21.4%					(n/a)	23.0	18.0	19.0	20.0	0.0	18.0	0.0	7.0	22.0	22.0	$1,525
Marlow Middle School	Public	6-8	201 S 9th Street	Marlow	73055	Stephens County	Marlow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 658-2619	282	22	12.5	51.4%	211 (74.8%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (8.2%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.0%)	61.4	105^th of 369 public middle schools	71.5%		65.6	42^nd of 189 public middle schools	77.8%	63	39.0	23.0	24.0	29.0	32.0	32.0	12.0	25.0	41.0	41.0	$11,093
Walters Middle School	Public	6-8	418 South Broadway Street	Walters	73572	Cotton County	Walters	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 875-3214	129	11	11.4	61.2%	77 (59.7%)	1 (0.8%)	12 (9.3%)	2 (1.6%)	18 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (14.7%)	27.5	282^nd of 369 public middle schools	23.6%					(n/a)	6.0	8.0	11.0	9.0	14.0	10.0	11.0	12.0	49.0	49.0	$10,516
MacArthur Middle School	Public	6-8	510 Northeast 45th Street	Lawton	73507	Comanche County	Lawton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 353-5111	829	61	13.5	67.3%	332 (40.0%)	121 (14.6%)	176 (21.2%)	11 (1.3%)	40 (4.8%)	8 (1.0%)	141 (17.0%)	38.2	225^th of 369 public middle schools	39.0%		17.7	156^th of 189 public middle schools	17.5%	69	22.0	21.0	19.0	21.0	25.0	23.0	8.0	18.0	24.0	24.0	$11,322
Geronimo Middle School	Public	7-8	800 West Main Street	Geronimo	73543	Comanche County	Geronimo	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 355-3160	49	4	13.3	67.3%	25 (51.0%)	1 (2.0%)	12 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (18.4%)								(n/a)				17.0				9.0			$11,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Empire Middle School

How many students attend Empire Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 112 students attended Empire Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Empire Middle School attend?

Students who attend Empire Middle School usually go on to attend Empire High School

What is the racial makeup of Empire Middle School?

Students at Empire Middle School are 62% White, 15% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 9% American Indian.

What district is Empire Middle School in?

Empire

Is Empire Middle School a good school?

Empire Middle School ranks 90^th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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