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Hilldale Middle School

Q: Is Hilldale Middle School a good school?

Hilldale Middle School ranks 98 th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

98^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 369 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Better than 73% of Oklahoma middle schools

Summary

Hilldale Middle School is a public middle school in Muskogee, Oklahoma, serving 444 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hilldale School District, which is ranked 219 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hilldale Middle School has shown mixed performance compared to state averages. In 2024-2025, the school had higher proficiency rates than the state in English Language Arts (30% vs 26%) and Science (41% vs 30%), but lower proficiency in Mathematics (25% vs 26%). The school has performed relatively well for certain student subgroups, ranking 20th out of 51 Oklahoma middle schools for Native American students and 38th out of 284 for low socioeconomic status students. However, the school ranked lower for White students, at 68th out of 215. Concerning is the school's increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.7% in 2022-2023 to 19.0% in 2024-2025.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Hilldale Middle School generally performs better academically, especially in English Language Arts and Science. However, it lags behind schools like Checotah Middle School and Fort Gibson Middle School in Mathematics proficiency. The school's spending per student of $7,617 in 2018-2019 is lower than the state average, which may contribute to its mixed academic performance. Additionally, the school's fluctuating student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 17.5, is generally higher than nearby schools, which may impact its ability to provide individualized attention to students.

430

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,259

Per pupil spending ?

70.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 East Smith Ferry Road
Muskogee, OK 74403-4403

(918) 683-0763

District: Hilldale

Students who attend Hilldale Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hilldale High School

Feeder schools for Hilldale Middle School:

Elementary:

Hilldale Lower Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.9%

American Indian:

30.9%

Two or more races:

18.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 17th percentile in 2023 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 73rd (2025) from a 17th-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Oklahoma median (73rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg27%

Oklahoma avg27%

98^th of 369

Oklahoma public middle schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 16 pts since 2015

From top 10% (2015) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

219^th of 452Hilldale 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	62.5	98 of 369	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	27.5	136 of 189	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.8	123 of 149	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.5	108 of 171	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.3	230 of 407	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.4	130 of 228	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.6	145 of 233	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.8	110 of 238	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	77.0	44 of 332	86.7%	★★★★☆
2015	76.4	31 of 297	89.6%	★★★★☆
2011	69.3	132 of 542	75.6%	★★★★☆
2010	62.2	186 of 539	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.2	200 of 521	61.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	75.0	38 of 284	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	54.5	101 of 278	63.7%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	52.7	20 of 51	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.5	46 of 75	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	68 of 215	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.6	185 of 257	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆

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)87th percentile+13 vs school

White (2025)68th percentile-5 vs school

Native American (2025)61st percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science41%+11 vs state

English Language Arts I30%+4 vs state

Mathematics25%~ state avg

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Schools Near Hilldale 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
Hilldale Middle School	Public	6-8	400 East Smith Ferry Road	Muskogee	74403	Muskogee County	Hilldale	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 683-0763	430	27	15.7	70.9%	163 (37.9%)	4 (0.9%)	44 (10.2%)	5 (1.2%)	133 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (18.6%)	62.5	98^th of 369 public middle schools	73.4%		27.5	136^th of 189 public middle schools	28.0%	38	29.0	33.0	28.0	30.0	24.0	38.0	11.0	25.0	41.0	41.0	$9,259
Oklahoma School For The Blind Middle School	Public	6-8	3300 Gibson Street	Muskogee	74403	Muskogee County	Oklahoma School For The Blind	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 781-8200	17			82.4%	9 (52.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (17.6%)								(n/a)
6th And 7th Grade Academy	Public	6-7	300 Virgil Matthews Dr	Muskogee	74403	Muskogee County	Muskogee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 684-3775	551	28	19.3	85.5%	129 (23.4%)	111 (20.1%)	116 (21.1%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	162 (29.4%)	16.1	335^th of 369 public middle schools	9.2%					(n/a)	13.0	13.0		13.0	8.0	10.0		9.0			$12,479
Fort Gibson Middle School	Public	6-8	500 South Ross Avenue	Fort Gibson	74434	Muskogee County	Fort Gibson	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 478-2471	379	25	15.0	45.9%	137 (36.1%)	3 (0.8%)	27 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	146 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (17.4%)	78.7	41^st of 369 public middle schools	88.9%		55.5	65^th of 189 public middle schools	65.6%	24	46.0	23.0	23.0	30.0	44.0	33.0	40.0	39.0	64.0	64.0	$10,781
Gore Upper Elementary School	Public	6-8	1200 North Highway 10	Gore	74435	Sequoyah County	Gore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 489-5587	118	7	17.2	60.2%	49 (41.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.6%)	72.8	59^th of 369 public middle schools	84.0%		79.7	22^nd of 189 public middle schools	88.4%	37	35.0	22.0	27.0	28.0	37.0	34.0	24.0	31.0	64.0	64.0	$7,303
Checotah Middle School	Public	6-8	320 West Jefferson	Checotah	74426	McIntosh County	Checotah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 473-2239	319	21	14.8	85.9%	168 (52.7%)	7 (2.2%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (13.2%)	72.7	60^th of 369 public middle schools	83.7%		60.2	55^th of 189 public middle schools	70.9%	5	32.0	32.0	33.0	32.0	37.0	32.0	18.0	28.0	48.0	48.0	$12,173
Wagoner Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Bulldog Circle	Wagoner	74467	Wagoner County	Wagoner	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 485-9541	456	27	16.8	75.0%	209 (45.8%)	34 (7.5%)	33 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (24.1%)	36.8	237^th of 369 public middle schools	35.8%		17.8	155^th of 189 public middle schools	18.0%	82	18.0	25.0	15.0	19.0	23.0	24.0	7.0	18.0	27.0	27.0	$13,580
Haskell Middle School	Public	6-8	900 North Ohio	Haskell	74436	Muskogee County	Haskell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 482-5221	179	11	16.2	84.9%	85 (47.5%)	17 (9.5%)	9 (5.0%)	9 (5.0%)	36 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.8%)	33.6	252^nd of 369 public middle schools	31.7%					(n/a)	19.0	29.0	8.0	19.0	21.0	24.0	2.0	16.0	25.0	25.0	$12,298

Frequently Asked Questions about Hilldale Middle School

How many students attend Hilldale Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 430 students attended Hilldale Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Hilldale Middle School?

Students at Hilldale Middle School are 38% White, 31% American Indian, 19% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Hilldale Middle School attend?

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

What district is Hilldale Middle School in?

Hilldale

Is Hilldale Middle School a good school?

Hilldale Middle School ranks 98^th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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