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Perkins-Tryon Middle School

Q: Is Perkins-Tryon Middle School a good school?

Perkins-Tryon Middle School ranks 235 th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

235^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 369 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Better than 36% of Oklahoma middle schools

Summary

Perkins-Tryon Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Perkins, Oklahoma, with 339 students. The school is part of the Perkins-Tryon School District, which is ranked 127 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Perkins-Tryon Middle School has struggled, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts (20% vs. 26% state average) and Mathematics (15% vs. 26% state average) compared to the state average. This trend has persisted over the past several years, and the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Oklahoma middle schools. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9% to 19% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Cushing Middle School, Perkins-Tryon Middle School lags behind in academic performance, despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio. The school's spending per student ($7,701 in 2018-2019) is also lower than the nearby Wellston Middle School ($9,836) and Cushing Middle School ($9,196), which may contribute to the academic challenges.

330

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,435

Per pupil spending ?

49.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

390 W Kenworthy
Perkins, OK 74059-4059

(405) 547-5715

District: Perkins-Tryon

Students who attend Perkins-Tryon Middle School usually attend:

High:

Perkins-Tryon High School

Feeder schools for Perkins-Tryon Middle School:

Elementary:	Perkins-Tryon Elementary School
	Perkins-Tryon Intermediate Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.9%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

10.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 21st percentile in 2024 → 36th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 36th (2025) from a 21st-percentile low (2024)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Oklahoma average (22% vs 27% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the Oklahoma average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school22%

District avg33%

Oklahoma avg27%

235^th of 369

Oklahoma public middle schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 22 pts since 2015

From top 42% (2015) to bottom 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

127^th of 452Perkins-Tryon 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	37.0	235 of 369	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	21.9	149 of 189	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.6	275 of 407	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.3	166 of 228	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	55.0	94 of 233	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	35.8	161 of 238	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	59.4	113 of 332	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.6	125 of 297	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	37.0	410 of 542	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	53.3	273 of 539	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.6	299 of 521	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	49.9	135 of 284	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.5	160 of 278	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	28.1	64 of 75	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	27.2	167 of 215	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.9	188 of 257	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆

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)52nd percentile+16 vs school

White (2025)22nd percentile-14 vs school

Native American (2021)15th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science32%~ state avg

English Language Arts I20%-6 vs state

Mathematics15%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Perkins-Tryon 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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Perkins-Tryon Middle School	Public	6-8	390 W Kenworthy	Perkins	74059	Payne County	Perkins-Tryon	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 547-5715	330	25	13.0	49.4%	224 (67.9%)	3 (0.9%)	36 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.6%)	37	235^th of 369 public middle schools	36.3%		21.9	149^th of 189 public middle schools	21.2%	86		19.0	19.0	22.0	20.0		13.0	22.0	11.0	15.0		32.0	32.0	$12,435
Stillwater Middle School	Public	6-7	2200 South Sangre Road	Stillwater	74074	Payne County	Stillwater	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 533-6430	932	56	16.5	48.1%	550 (59.0%)	48 (5.2%)	115 (12.3%)	45 (4.8%)	56 (6.0%)	1 (0.1%)	117 (12.6%)	88.7	23^rd of 369 public middle schools	93.8%		67.6	40^th of 189 public middle schools	78.8%	17		40.0	36.0		38.0		49.0	46.0		48.0				$10,846
Agra Junior High School	Public	7-8	516 Lincoln	Agra	74824	Lincoln County	Agra	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 375-2261	46	2	18.4	65.2%	28 (60.9%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (32.6%)								(n/a)					23.0					26.0				$13,637
Cushing Middle School	Public	5-8	521 South Harmony Road	Cushing	74023	Payne County	Cushing	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 225-1311	488	36	13.6	50.4%	334 (68.4%)	5 (1.0%)	36 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.8%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (13.7%)	62.5	99^th of 369 public middle schools	73.2%		57.5	60^th of 189 public middle schools	68.3%	39	23.0	30.0	24.0	19.0	24.0	21.0	31.0	36.0	26.0	28.0	34.0	41.0	37.0	$11,953
Wellston Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Birch	Wellston	74881	Lincoln County	Wellston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 356-2533	98	6	16.7	59.2%	67 (68.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (12.2%)	2 (2.0%)	4 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (13.3%)	41.8	205^th of 369 public middle schools	44.4%					(n/a)		24.0	27.0	10.0	20.0		12.0	27.0	12.0	17.0		39.0	39.0	$13,316

Frequently Asked Questions about Perkins-Tryon Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Perkins-Tryon Middle School?

Students at Perkins-Tryon Middle School are 68% White, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 10% American Indian.

How many students attend Perkins-Tryon Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 330 students attended Perkins-Tryon Middle School.

What district is Perkins-Tryon Middle School in?

Perkins-Tryon

Is Perkins-Tryon Middle School a good school?

Perkins-Tryon Middle School ranks 235^th of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Perkins-Tryon Middle School attend?

Students who attend Perkins-Tryon Middle School usually go on to attend Perkins-Tryon High School

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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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