Middle Schools in Enid

The middle schools in Enid, Oklahoma serve students in grades 6-8. Among the three middle schools in the area, Dewitt Waller Middle School stands out as the highest-performing, consistently ranking higher in statewide assessments compared to the other two schools, Longfellow Middle School and Emerson Middle School.

Dewitt Waller Middle School has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Enid and Oklahoma state averages. In contrast, Longfellow Middle School has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 96.34%, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population. Despite the higher spending per student at Emerson Middle School, it does not appear to translate into significantly better academic performance compared to the other two schools.

Overall, the data provides a useful snapshot of the middle school landscape in Enid, with Dewitt Waller Middle School emerging as the standout performer based on the available metrics. Further investigation into the factors contributing to the performance differences between the schools, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, could provide valuable insights to better understand the drivers of academic success in this area.