Summary:
The 74354 zip code area is home to two middle schools: Nichols Upper Elementary School and Miami Junior High School. While Nichols Upper Elementary appears to be a relatively strong-performing school, Miami Junior High lags behind on many key metrics.
Nichols Upper Elementary School outperforms the Miami district and the state of Oklahoma on proficiency rates across most subject areas and grade levels. In 2024-2025, 37% of its students were proficient in science, compared to 22% for the Miami district and 30% statewide. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also on par with the district and state averages.
In contrast, Miami Junior High School struggles academically, with proficiency rates significantly lower than district and state averages in English, math, and science. The school ranks in the bottom 15% of Oklahoma middle schools and has a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is a low-performing institution. Both schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged student populations, with high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients.
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