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Salina Middle School

Q: Is Salina Middle School a good school?

Salina Middle School ranks 243 rd of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

243^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 369 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Better than 34% of Oklahoma middle schools

Summary

Salina Middle School is a public middle school in Salina, Oklahoma, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 152 students. The school is part of the Salina School District, which is ranked 346 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Salina Middle School has struggled, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts (22% vs. 26% state) and Mathematics (12% vs. 26% state) compared to the state average. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.7% to 19.0% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Salina Middle School has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 70-80% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Ketchum Middle School, Chouteau-Mazie Middle School, Adair Middle School, and Pryor Middle School, Salina Middle School's academic performance is generally lower, with higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism in the surrounding schools. The school's spending per student ($8,400 in 2018-2019) is also lower than the nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic challenges.

136

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,047

Per pupil spending ?

77.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

909 North Saltwell
Salina, OK 74365-4365

(918) 434-5311

District: Salina

Students who attend Salina Middle School usually attend:

High:

Salina High School

Feeder schools for Salina Middle School:

Elementary:

Salina Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

56.6%

White:

27.2%

Two or more races:

12.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 88th percentile in 2019 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

!Ranking has slipped from its 88th-percentile peak (2019) to 34th (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school22%

District avg20%

Oklahoma avg27%

243^rd of 369

Oklahoma public middle schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 32 pts since 2015

From top 34% (2015) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

346^th of 452Salina 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	35.7	243 of 369	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.1	173 of 407	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.6	27 of 228	88.2%	★★★★☆
2017	47.5	111 of 238	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	67.1	80 of 332	75.9%	★★★★☆
2015	57.8	100 of 297	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	27.7	461 of 542	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	18.8	498 of 539	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	31.3	429 of 521	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	36.5	187 of 284	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.6	112 of 278	59.7%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	43.7	50 of 75	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	75.0	33 of 257	87.2%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2021)87th percentile+30 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)34th percentile~ school

Native American (2021)33rd percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science33%+3 vs state

English Language Arts I22%-4 vs state

Mathematics12%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Salina 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
Salina Middle School	Public	6-8	909 North Saltwell	Salina	74365	Mayes County	Salina	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 434-5311	136	12	11.6	77.9%	37 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	1 (0.7%)	77 (56.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (12.5%)	35.7	243^rd of 369 public middle schools	34.1%					(n/a)		33.0	18.0	15.0	22.0		10.0	15.0	10.0	12.0		33.0	33.0	$12,047
Locust Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	700 N Hwy 82	Locust Grove	74352	Mayes County	Locust Grove	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 803-4299	239	21	11.3	74.9%	84 (35.1%)	3 (1.3%)	9 (3.8%)	2 (0.8%)	138 (57.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	42.9	199^th of 369 public middle schools	46.1%					(n/a)		21.0	23.0	15.0	20.0		15.0	20.0	26.0	20.0		35.0	35.0	$13,279
Pryor Middle School	Public	6-8	7 S Hogan	Pryor	74361	Mayes County	Pryor	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 825-2371	626	51	12.2	59.1%	248 (39.6%)	4 (0.6%)	46 (7.3%)	4 (0.6%)	159 (25.4%)	0 (0.0%)	165 (26.4%)	50.7	151^st of 369 public middle schools	59.1%		40.8	107^th of 189 public middle schools	43.4%	44		24.0	22.0	19.0	22.0		35.0	27.0	13.0	25.0		37.0	37.0	$15,272
Adair Middle School	Public	6-8	101 South Harley Hughes Ave	Adair	74330	Mayes County	Adair	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 785-2425	233	17	13.9	63.5%	96 (41.2%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (9.0%)	3 (1.3%)	78 (33.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (14.6%)	49.4	158^th of 369 public middle schools	57.2%		56.1	63^rd of 189 public middle schools	66.7%	95		31.0	36.0	18.0	28.0		15.0	33.0	5.0	18.0		32.0	32.0	$10,502
Chouteau-Mazie Middle School	Public	5-8	521 North Mccracken	Chouteau	74337	Mayes County	Chouteau-Mazie	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 476-5912	244	21	11.8	68.9%	119 (48.8%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	7 (2.9%)	46 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (25.8%)	37.8	228^th of 369 public middle schools	38.2%		65.2	43^rd of 189 public middle schools	77.2%	185	22.0	13.0	11.0	15.0	15.0	20.0	17.0	18.0	16.0	17.0	48.0	56.0	52.0	$17,615
Ketchum Middle School	Public	6-8	343 E Ealum	Ketchum	74349	Craig County	Ketchum	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 782-5091	118	9	13.5	72.9%	59 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	3 (2.5%)	36 (30.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.7%)	60.3	111^th of 369 public middle schools	69.9%					(n/a)		28.0	34.0	32.0	32.0		28.0	23.0	14.0	21.0		38.0	38.0	$11,063

Frequently Asked Questions about Salina Middle School

How many students attend Salina Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 136 students attended Salina Middle School.

What district is Salina Middle School in?

Salina

What is the racial makeup of Salina Middle School?

Students at Salina Middle School are 57% American Indian, 27% White, 13% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Is Salina Middle School a good school?

Salina Middle School ranks 243^rd of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Salina Middle School attend?

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

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