Nicoma Park Middle School

Summary:

Nicoma Park Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District, with a student population of 616 located in Choctaw, Oklahoma. The school has a history of strong academic performance, consistently outpacing state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects.

Nicoma Park Middle School stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.6 to 16.5 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Choctaw Middle School (19.6) and the Midwest City-Del City district schools (14.8 to 20.3). However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 31.61% in 2021-2022 to 48.05% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

While Nicoma Park Middle School has a history of strong performance, its ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger have declined in recent years, from a high of 5 stars in 2015-2016 to 3 stars in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may be facing some challenges that are impacting its overall academic performance, despite still outperforming the nearby Choctaw Middle School and the state and district averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1321 Hickman Avenue
       Choctaw, OK  73020-3020


(405) 390-6960

District: Choctaw-Nicoma Park

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,364 Help


Students who attend Nicoma Park Middle School usually attend:

High:    Choctaw High School

Feeder schools for Nicoma Park Middle School:

Elementary:    L. W. Westfall Elementary School
    Nicoma Park Elementary School
    Nicoma Park Intermediate Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.0%
Two or more races:
15.7%
Hispanic:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nicoma Park Middle School ranks better than 76.7% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Nicoma Park Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55%), two or more races (15.7%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nicoma Park Middle School is 15.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nicoma Park Middle School is $8,364.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Nicoma Park Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Nicoma Park Middle School 44th of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Nicoma Park Middle School in the ranking list.)

Choctaw-Nicoma Park:

SchoolDigger ranks Choctaw-Nicoma Park 76th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nicoma Park Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Nicoma Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 63.40 172nd 539 68.1%
2011 69.38 131st 542 75.8%
2015 70.65 55th 297 81.5%
2016 83.81 29th 332 91.3%
2017 63.91 59th 238 75.2%
2018 55.37 92nd 233 60.5%
2019 51.63 98th 228 57.0%
2021 60.99 104th 407 74.4%
2022 59.88 45th 171 73.7%
2023 57.33 52nd 149 65.1%
2024 64.72 44th 189 76.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nicoma Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.23 45th 80 43.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nicoma Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.49 161st 278 42.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nicoma Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.36 5th 34 85.3%
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Rank History for White students at Nicoma Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.27 77th 257 70.0%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Nicoma Park Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 383 44 1 21 67 n/a n/a 0 516
2011 405 45 5 35 64 1 1 0 556
2012 384 42 3 30 64 0 13 0 536
2013 395 45 3 31 50 1 26 0 551
2014 395 33 2 32 45 1 44 0 552
2015 397 40 3 35 50 1 53 0 579
2016 376 35 5 46 40 1 69 0 572
2017 384 44 10 39 35 1 92 0 605
2018 403 47 9 38 31 0 85 0 613
2019 427 54 8 33 30 1 93 0 646
2020 447 70 7 43 27 1 104 0 699
2021 405 70 8 57 32 1 94 0 667
2022 403 70 9 69 29 0 97 0 677
2023 360 55 5 81 25 1 95 0 622
2024 339 62 7 85 24 2 97 0 616

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nicoma Park Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 516 38.0 13.5 36.4
2011 556 36.5 15.2 42.1
2012 536 38.0 14.1 45
2013 551 38.3 14.3 44.1
2014 552 38.5 14.3 40.9
2015 579 40.0 14.4 33.2
2016 572 39.0 14.6 41.3
2017 605 36.7 16.4 44.5
2018 613 36.7 16.6 66.2
2019 646 37.7 17.0 36.4
2020 699 40.3 17.3 39.3
2021 667 41.6 16.0 42.6
2022 677 40.8 16.5 31.6
2023 622 39.7 15.6 42
2024 616 38.7 15.8 48.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nicoma Park Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 516 38.0 13.5 36.4
2011 556 36.5 15.2 42.1
2012 536 38.0 14.1 45
2013 551 38.3 14.3 44.1
2014 552 38.5 14.3 40.9
2015 579 40.0 14.4 33.2
2016 572 39.0 14.6 41.3
2017 605 36.7 16.4 44.5
2018 613 36.7 16.6 66.2
2019 646 37.7 17.0 36.4
2020 699 40.3 17.3 39.3
2021 667 41.6 16.0 42.6
2022 677 40.8 16.5 31.6
2023 622 39.7 15.6 42
2024 616 38.7 15.8 48.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nicoma Park Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,925
2020 $6,542
2021 $7,193
2022 $7,795
2023 $8,364

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nicoma Park Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 228 Middle schoolsRanks 52nd of 149 Middle schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Nicoma Park Middle School)4737
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts I (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)4634
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3626
 10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nicoma Park Middle School)3540
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)3132
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3123
 8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Nicoma Park Middle School)3529
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)3224
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)2921
 8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nicoma Park Middle School)4528
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)3122
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3324
 9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Nicoma Park Middle School)3426
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)3422
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3120
 11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nicoma Park Middle School)2831
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)2017
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)2315
 8%
8th Grade Science (Nicoma Park Middle School)4055
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Choctaw-Nicoma Park)4138
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)4035
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students646622
 3.7%
African American5455
 1.9%
American Indian3025
 16.7%
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic3381
 145.5%
Pacific Islander11
White427360
 15.7%
Two or More Races9395
 2.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%42%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nicoma Park Middle School

Students who attend Nicoma Park Middle School usually go on to attend Choctaw High School

Nicoma Park Middle School ranks 44th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 616 students attended Nicoma Park Middle School.

Students at Nicoma Park Middle School are 55% White, 16% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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