Sulphur Middle School

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Sulphur Middle School ranks 98 th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sulphur Middle School is a public middle school in Sulphur, Oklahoma, serving 336 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Sulphur District, which is ranked 149 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sulphur Middle School has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Native American students (23.21%) compared to the state average. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking declining from 48th out of 228 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 98th out of 149 middle schools in 2022-2023. However, the school has shown strengths in science performance, with 38% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 35%. Sulphur Middle School has also performed well in supporting its Native American and low socioeconomic status students, ranking 5th and 60th out of Oklahoma middle schools for these subgroups, respectively, in 2020-2021. In comparison to nearby Wynnewood Middle School and Davis Middle School, Sulphur Middle School has a higher percentage of Native American students and a lower percentage of African American and Hispanic students.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Sulphur Middle School (59.23%) suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the school's academic performance. While the school's overall ranking has declined, its strengths in specific areas, such as science performance and support for subgroups, could be leveraged to improve student outcomes. The school's diverse student population and the need to address socioeconomic factors may be areas of focus for the school and the Sulphur District as they work to enhance the educational experience for all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086-3086

(580) 622-4010

District: Sulphur

SchoolDigger Rank:
98^th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,015

Students who attend Sulphur Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sulphur High School

Feeder schools for Sulphur Middle School:

Elementary:	Sulphur Elementary School
	Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 336

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

American Indian:

23.2%

Hispanic:

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sulphur Middle School ranks worse than 65.8% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sulphur Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.5%), American Indian (23.2%), Hispanic (12.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sulphur Middle School is 21. (See more...)

Compare Sulphur Middle School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sulphur Middle School is $8,015.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sulphur Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sulphur Middle School 98^th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Sulphur Middle School in the ranking list.)

Sulphur:

SchoolDigger ranks Sulphur 149^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sulphur Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sulphur Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2010	62.86	179^th	539	66.8%
2011	43.34	365^th	542	32.7%
2015	64.55	73^rd	297	75.4%
2016	63.02	92^nd	332	72.3%
2017	53.41	96^th	238	59.7%
2018	63.05	69^th	233	70.4%
2019	69.82	48^th	228	78.9%
2021	72.61	61^st	407	85.0%
2022	51.63	73^rd	171	57.3%
2023	31.65	98^th	149	34.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sulphur Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.12	60^th	278	78.4%

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Rank History for Native American students at Sulphur Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.91	5^th	75	93.3%

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Rank History for White students at Sulphur Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.07	79^th	257	69.3%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sulphur Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	190	5	3	18	77	n/a	n/a	293
2011	207	2	2	23	87	1	0	322
2012	217	5	2	25	104	0	1	354
2013	191	5	0	33	108	0	1	338
2014	174	5	0	30	92	0	14	315
2015	178	3	1	31	72	1	24	310
2016	183	0	3	26	52	1	36	301
2017	180	3	3	30	47	2	35	300
2018	197	4	5	27	70	0	23	326
2019	193	3	3	31	79	0	24	333
2020	211	3	4	36	82	0	32	368
2021	168	0	3	36	90	0	35	332
2022	178	0	2	39	76	0	30	325
2023	183	2	1	41	78	1	30	336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sulphur Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	293	20.6	14.2	60.1
2011	322	21.7	14.8	64
2012	354	21.3	16.6	69.5
2013	338	22.3	15.1	66.3
2014	315	21.6	14.5	58.7
2015	310	22.0	14.0	53.5
2016	301	19.0	15.8	58.1
2017	300	18.5	16.1	61
2018	326	18.7	17.4	55.2
2019	333	15.8	20.9	57.1
2020	368	16.1	22.8	56
2021	332	19.1	17.3	49.4
2022	325	17.0	19.1	49.8
2023	336	16.0	21.0	59.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sulphur Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	293	20.6	14.2	60.1
2011	322	21.7	14.8	64
2012	354	21.3	16.6	69.5
2013	338	22.3	15.1	66.3
2014	315	21.6	14.5	58.7
2015	310	22.0	14.0	53.5
2016	301	19.0	15.8	58.1
2017	300	18.5	16.1	61
2018	326	18.7	17.4	55.2
2019	333	15.8	20.9	57.1
2020	368	16.1	22.8	56
2021	332	19.1	17.3	49.4
2022	325	17.0	19.1	49.8
2023	336	16.0	21.0	59.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sulphur Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,412
2020	$6,383
2021	$7,120
2022	$8,563
2023	$8,015

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sulphur Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 48^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 98^th of 149 Middle schools	44.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Middle School)	35	39	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur)	35	39	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	31	23	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Sulphur Middle School)	42	25	17%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Sulphur)	42	25	17%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Middle School)	49	31	18%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur)	49	31	18%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	33	24	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Sulphur Middle School)	42	20	22%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Sulphur)	42	20	22%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Middle School)	40	16	24%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur)	40	16	24%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Sulphur Middle School)	49	38	11%
8th Grade Science (Sulphur)	49	38	11%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	40	35	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	333	336	0.9%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	79	78	1.3%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	31	41	32.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	193	183	5.2%
Two or More Races	24	30	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.1%	59.2%	2.2%

Schools Near Sulphur Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)	OSTP Mathematics (2023)	OSTP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Sulphur Middle School	Public	6-8	1021 West Ninth Street	Sulphur	73086	Murray County	Sulphur	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 622-4010	336	16	21.0	59.2%	183 (54.5%)	2 (0.6%)	41 (12.2%)	1 (0.3%)	78 (23.2%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.9%)	31.7	98^th of 149 public middle schools	34.2%		51.6	73^rd of 171 public middle schools	57.3%	25	20.0	16.0	38.0	$8,015
Davis Middle School	Public	5-8	400 East Atlanta Avenue	Davis	73030	Murray County	Davis	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 369-5565	264	19	13.6	49.2%	144 (54.5%)	19 (7.2%)	20 (7.6%)	4 (1.5%)	71 (26.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)								(n/a)	26.0			$10,424
Wynnewood Middle School	Public	5-8	601 E Cherokee St	Wynnewood	73098	Garvin County	Wynnewood	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 665-4105	214	11	19.0	55.1%	111 (51.9%)	15 (7.0%)	21 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (17.8%)								(n/a)				$13,936

Frequently Asked Questions about Sulphur Middle School

Is Sulphur Middle School a good school?

Sulphur Middle School ranks 98^th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sulphur Middle School?

Students at Sulphur Middle School are 54% White, 23% American Indian, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Sulphur Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Sulphur Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Sulphur Middle School.

What district is Sulphur Middle School in?

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