Middle Schools in Hugo

There is only one middle school located in Hugo, Oklahoma - Hugo Middle School. Serving grades 6-8, this school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low performance rankings and high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

With an enrollment of 263 students, Hugo Middle School has a diverse student population, comprising 28.9% White, 21.29% African American, 8.37% Hispanic, 27.38% Native American, and 14.07% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance lags behind the state average, with only 13% of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better on the OSTP Mathematics assessment, compared to the state average of 15%. This low academic achievement is reflected in the school's 1-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, which has ranked it in the bottom half of Oklahoma middle schools over the past several years.

The socioeconomic challenges faced by the school are also significant, with 85.55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high rate of poverty can have a significant impact on educational outcomes, and addressing these challenges should be a priority for the Hugo school district. Targeted interventions and support, as well as a focus on improving academic performance, will be crucial in helping Hugo Middle School and its diverse student population succeed.