Newkirk Middle School

Newkirk Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Newkirk, Oklahoma, with a total enrollment of 183 students. The school is part of the Newkirk School District, which is ranked 301 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newkirk Middle School faces several challenges, including lower test scores compared to the state averages, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively disadvantaged student population. The school's test proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were 20%, 20%, and 40%, respectively, in 2024-2025, compared to the state averages of 26%, 26%, and 30%. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 8% to 19% in recent years, significantly higher than the state's target of 5% or less.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Tonkawa Middle School, Blackwell Middle School, Ponca City East Middle School, and Ponca City West Middle School, Newkirk Middle School generally performs worse on standardized test scores, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. However, the school's student-teacher ratio is more favorable than some of the nearby schools. Despite these challenges, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 132 out of 297 middle schools in 2014-2015 to 188 out of 369 in 2024-2025.