Tahlequah Middle School

Tahlequah Middle School is a public middle school serving 693 students in grades 6-8 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, which is part of the Tahlequah School District. While the school's performance on state assessments is generally on par with or slightly above the state averages, it has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating over the years, ranging from 54th to 98th out of Oklahoma middle schools and 2 to 4 stars out of 5 on SchoolDigger.

In comparison, the nearby Fort Gibson Middle School has consistently ranked higher, ranging from 25th to 65th in the state, and maintains a 3-4 star rating. On the other hand, Hulbert Middle School, another nearby school, has consistently ranked lower, ranging from 259th to 321st in the state, with a 1-2 star rating. Tahlequah Middle School's student performance on state assessments lags behind the higher-ranked Fort Gibson Middle School, but outperforms the lower-ranked Hulbert Middle School.

One notable factor is that Tahlequah Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.8% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 47.72% at Fort Gibson Middle School and 73.73% at Hulbert Middle School. Additionally, Tahlequah Middle School has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 19.0% in the 2024-2025 school year to 31.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, which may be contributing to the school's performance challenges.