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Cushing Middle School

Summary:

Cushing Middle School is a public middle school serving around 500 students in grades 5-8 in Cushing, Oklahoma. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating over the past few years, ranging from a high ranking of 36th out of 149 Oklahoma middle schools to a low of 223rd out of 407.

One of Cushing Middle School's key strengths is its generally higher test scores compared to the state averages on OSTP assessments across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th grade ELA proficiency rate was 50%, compared to the state average of 39%. Cushing Middle School also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 13.5 students per teacher, which is lower than some nearby schools like Perkins-Tryon Middle School (13.9 students per teacher) and Yale Middle School (19.3 students per teacher).

However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, from 38.91% in 2021-2022 to 62.6% in 2023-2024, suggesting a growing population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school's performance on OSTP assessments for specific subgroups, such as White students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, is relatively lower compared to the overall school performance, indicating a need to address the needs of these subgroups. While Cushing Middle School's spending per student ($9,196 in 2018-2019) is higher than some nearby schools, such as Perkins-Tryon Middle School ($7,701) and Virgil Cooper Middle School ($1,948), the school's fluctuating performance suggests opportunities for further investigation and potential improvement.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 521 South Harmony Road
       Cushing, OK  74023-4023

(918) 225-1311

District: Cushing

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,207 Help


Students who attend Cushing Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cushing High School

Feeder schools for Cushing Middle School:

Elementary:    Cushing Lower Elementary School
    Cushing Upper Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.2%
Two or more races:
14.2%
American Indian:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cushing Middle School ranks better than 68.3% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), two or more races (14.2%), American Indian (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cushing Middle School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Cushing Middle School employs 36.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cushing Middle School is $14,207.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cushing Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cushing Middle School 60th of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Cushing Middle School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Cushing Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cushing Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 43.09 351st 521 32.6%
2010 65.48 155th 539 71.2%
2011 65.32 171st 542 68.5%
2015 66.08 69th 297 76.8%
2016 65.60 86th 332 74.1%
2017 44.22 119th 238 50.0%
2018 30.68 179th 233 23.2%
2019 29.93 170th 228 25.4%
2021 42.81 223rd 407 45.2%
2022 38.87 97th 171 43.3%
2023 66.64 36th 149 75.8%
2024 57.54 60th 189 68.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cushing Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.53 215th 278 22.7%
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Rank History for White students at Cushing Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.35 202nd 257 21.4%
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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 Cushing Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 316 15 0 5 48 n/a n/a 0 384
1989 299 19 3 4 71 n/a n/a 0 396
1990 350 21 8 5 42 n/a n/a 0 426
1991 368 25 3 10 46 n/a n/a 0 452
1992 402 22 3 6 49 n/a n/a 0 482
1993 427 26 2 5 42 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 416 16 3 4 36 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 431 21 3 2 45 n/a n/a 0 502
1996 431 21 3 2 45 n/a n/a 0 502
1997 433 24 2 7 53 n/a n/a 0 519
1998 402 26 0 6 44 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 370 21 1 5 51 n/a n/a 0 448
2000 354 14 1 0 50 n/a n/a 0 419
2001 354 12 0 2 35 n/a n/a 0 403
2002 366 18 1 8 44 n/a n/a 0 437
2003 366 18 1 8 44 n/a n/a 0 437
2004 305 17 0 10 37 n/a n/a 0 369
2005 320 18 0 9 50 n/a n/a 0 397
2006 299 17 0 14 38 n/a n/a 0 368
2007 285 16 2 9 77 n/a n/a 0 389
2008 263 17 3 13 94 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 258 12 1 10 100 n/a n/a 0 381
2010 225 9 5 9 125 n/a n/a 0 373
2011 220 5 3 12 82 2 37 0 361
2012 207 8 3 15 89 2 44 0 368
2013 227 14 2 16 79 1 39 0 378
2014 240 11 2 22 71 0 46 0 392
2015 239 12 4 13 60 0 41 0 369
2016 334 7 4 27 98 0 49 0 519
2017 347 10 3 33 105 0 59 0 557
2018 347 11 5 38 82 0 80 0 563
2019 345 5 5 42 68 1 80 0 546
2020 334 4 2 41 56 1 83 0 521
2021 261 4 2 28 46 1 73 0 415
2022 301 12 1 40 45 1 60 0 460
2023 314 6 1 38 50 2 59 0 470
2024 331 5 2 42 47 2 71 0 500

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 Cushing Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 384 21.5 17.8 n/a
1989 396 21.0 18.8 n/a
1990 426 21.0 20.2 n/a
1991 452 23.9 18.9 n/a
1992 482 24.8 19.4 37.3
1993 502 24.4 20.6 39.2
1994 475 28.1 16.9 45.7
1995 502 29.8 16.8 41.6
1996 502 29.8 16.8 41.6
1997 519 32.9 15.8 41.8
1998 478 30.8 15.5 45.4
1999 448 32.4 13.8 57.1
2000 419 31.2 13.4 54.2
2001 403 31.0 13.0 58.3
2002 437 28.0 15.6 55.6
2003 437 28.0 15.6 55.6
2004 369 25.0 14.8 57.7
2005 397 24.5 16.2 61.7
2006 368 25.0 14.7 60.9
2007 389 24.5 15.9 60.2
2008 390 24.1 16.2 59.2
2009 381 24.5 15.6 61.2
2010 373 25.4 14.6 64.6
2011 361 24.2 14.9 63.2
2012 368 24.5 15.0 65.8
2013 378 24.5 15.4 63.8
2014 392 25.5 15.3 64
2015 369 25.0 14.7 63.4
2016 519 33.0 15.7 64.7
2017 557 31.1 17.8 64.3
2018 563 33.9 16.6 60
2019 546 34.2 15.9 57.3
2020 521 35.9 14.4 54.9
2021 415 36.4 11.3 42.7
2022 460 37.6 12.2 38.9
2023 470 37.5 12.5 55.1
2024 500 36.8 13.5 62.6

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 Cushing Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 384 21.5 17.8 n/a
1989 396 21.0 18.8 n/a
1990 426 21.0 20.2 n/a
1991 452 23.9 18.9 n/a
1992 482 24.8 19.4 37.3
1993 502 24.4 20.6 39.2
1994 475 28.1 16.9 45.7
1995 502 29.8 16.8 41.6
1996 502 29.8 16.8 41.6
1997 519 32.9 15.8 41.8
1998 478 30.8 15.5 45.4
1999 448 32.4 13.8 57.1
2000 419 31.2 13.4 54.2
2001 403 31.0 13.0 58.3
2002 437 28.0 15.6 55.6
2003 437 28.0 15.6 55.6
2004 369 25.0 14.8 57.7
2005 397 24.5 16.2 61.7
2006 368 25.0 14.7 60.9
2007 389 24.5 15.9 60.2
2008 390 24.1 16.2 59.2
2009 381 24.5 15.6 61.2
2010 373 25.4 14.6 64.6
2011 361 24.2 14.9 63.2
2012 368 24.5 15.0 65.8
2013 378 24.5 15.4 63.8
2014 392 25.5 15.3 64
2015 369 25.0 14.7 63.4
2016 519 33.0 15.7 64.7
2017 557 31.1 17.8 64.3
2018 563 33.9 16.6 60
2019 546 34.2 15.9 57.3
2020 521 35.9 14.4 54.9
2021 415 36.4 11.3 42.7
2022 460 37.6 12.2 38.9
2023 470 37.5 12.5 55.1
2024 500 36.8 13.5 62.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cushing Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,196
2020 $9,454
2021 $12,350
2022 $12,206
2023 $14,207

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cushing Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 170th of 228 Middle schoolsRanks 36th of 149 Middle schools
 50.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Cushing Middle School)3225
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts I (Cushing)3225
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3528
 7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cushing Middle School)3528
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cushing)3528
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3027
 3%
5th Grade Science (Cushing Middle School)4637
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Cushing)4637
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)3835
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Cushing Middle School)3229
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts I (Cushing)3229
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3626
 10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cushing Middle School)3129
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cushing)3129
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3123
 8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Cushing Middle School)2528
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Cushing)2528
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)2921
 8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cushing Middle School)3843
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cushing)3843
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3324
 9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cushing Middle School)2930
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cushing)2930
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)2315
 8%
8th Grade Science (Cushing Middle School)2954
 25%
   8th Grade Science (Cushing)2954
 25%
   8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)4035
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students546470
 13.9%
African American56
 20%
American Indian6850
 26.5%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic4238
 9.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White345314
 9%
Two or More Races8059
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.3%55.1%
 2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cushing Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 500 students attended Cushing Middle School.

Students who attend Cushing Middle School usually go on to attend Cushing High School

Students at Cushing Middle School are 66% White, 14% Two or more races, 9% American Indian, 8% Hispanic.

Cushing Middle School ranks 60th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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