Southeast Middle School

Southeast Middle School is a public middle school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving 641 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Oklahoma City School District, which is ranked 389 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the district's lower ranking, Southeast Middle School consistently outperforms the Oklahoma City and state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 24% of Southeast Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 15% in Oklahoma City and 26% statewide. In Mathematics, 20% of Southeast Middle School students were proficient or better, compared to 12% in Oklahoma City and 26% statewide. The school also has strong performance among specific student subgroups, ranking 45th out of 122 Oklahoma middle schools for Hispanic students, 18th out of 84 for English Language Learners, and 58th out of 284 for students of low socioeconomic status.

While Southeast Middle School outperforms its local peers, such as Capitol Hill Middle School, Wheeler Middle School, and Jefferson Middle School, the school's overall state ranking and 0-star rating from SchoolDigger indicate room for improvement. The school's high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, over 95%, suggests it is serving a predominantly low-income population, which can present unique challenges. Identifying and addressing the specific factors contributing to the lower ranking could help the school achieve greater success and ensure all students reach their full potential.