Middle Schools in Holdenville

The Holdenville area has only one middle school, Thomas Ies Middle School, which serves grades 4-8 and has an enrollment of 335 students. As the sole middle school in the area, it is the primary option for families in Holdenville. The school is part of the Holdenville School District, which is ranked 236 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas Ies Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, going from 88th out of 189 Oklahoma middle schools in 2023-2024 (3-star rating) to 121st out of 171 in 2021-2022 (1-star rating) and 306th out of 407 in 2020-2021 (1-star rating). Academically, the school's proficiency rates on the OSTP exams are generally on par with or slightly above the Holdenville district and Oklahoma state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, though most subject areas and grade levels have less than 50% of students proficient or better.

The school has a high percentage of students (89.85%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 12.6 is relatively low compared to the state average, which could be a positive factor in terms of providing more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, Thomas Ies Middle School appears to be the sole middle school option for families in Holdenville, with a mix of strengths and challenges in its academic performance and student demographics.