Dale Middle School

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Dale Middle School ranks 57 th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dale Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the small town of Dale, Oklahoma. With a student population of 196, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all grade levels. This high-performing middle school is part of the Dale School District, which is ranked 85 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key factors that sets Dale Middle School apart is its strong academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 56% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40%. In Math, 48% of 6th graders were proficient, surpassing the statewide average of 34%. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 14.9 over the past few years, which is lower than many of the nearby schools.

While Dale Middle School has a free/reduced lunch rate of 47.96% in 2023-2024, this is still lower than several of the surrounding schools, such as Tecumseh Middle School (70.55%) and Shawnee Middle School (85.53%). This suggests that the school may serve a more affluent student population compared to some of its neighbors, which could contribute to its strong academic performance. Overall, Dale Middle School stands out as a high-performing middle school within the local area.

Detail:

Public 6-8

300 Smith Avenue
Dale, OK 74851-4851

(405) 964-2799

District: Dale

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,679

Students who attend Dale Middle School usually attend:

High:

Dale High School

Feeder schools for Dale Middle School:

Elementary:

Dale Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 196

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.2%

American Indian:

20.4%

Two or more races:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dale Middle School ranks better than 69.8% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.2%), American Indian (20.4%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dale Middle School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Dale Middle School employs 14.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dale Middle School is $8,679.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dale Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dale Middle School 57^th of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Dale Middle School in the ranking list.)

Dale:

SchoolDigger ranks Dale 63^rd of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dale Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Dale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	78.55	51^st	521	90.2%
2010	77.02	65^th	539	87.9%
2011	75.51	79^th	542	85.4%
2015	63.77	75^th	297	74.7%
2016	82.79	31^st	332	90.7%
2017	59.48	78^th	238	67.2%
2018	67.75	51^st	233	78.1%
2019	77.09	34^th	228	85.1%
2021	51.98	159^th	407	60.9%
2024	58.73	57^th	189	69.8%

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Rank History for White students at Dale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.72	168^th	257	34.6%

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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.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dale Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	125	7	0	3	19	n/a	n/a	154
2010	122	8	0	3	25	n/a	n/a	158
2011	126	5	0	4	25	0	0	160
2012	118	4	0	8	30	0	1	161
2013	121	4	0	6	35	0	1	167
2014	131	4	0	5	42	0	0	182
2015	142	4	0	3	46	1	1	197
2016	127	1	0	4	42	1	1	176
2017	120	0	0	6	36	1	4	167
2018	120	0	0	4	40	0	8	172
2019	109	0	0	4	33	0	6	152
2020	125	1	0	5	38	0	7	176
2021	127	1	1	4	38	0	8	179
2022	118	1	3	4	38	0	16	180
2023	114	2	4	1	36	0	23	180
2024	122	2	3	6	40	0	23	196

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 Dale Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	154	7.0	22.0	30.5
2010	158	8.8	17.9	35.4
2011	160	11.5	13.9	39.4
2012	161	10.5	15.3	37.3
2013	167	11.2	14.9	31.1
2014	182	10.2	17.8	33.5
2015	197	12.0	16.4	37.1
2016	176	11.0	16.0	31.3
2017	167	12.0	13.8	31.7
2018	172	11.9	14.4	33.7
2019	152	12.4	12.2	28.9
2020	176	12.1	14.4	30.7
2021	179	12.1	14.7	28.5
2022	180	12.0	14.9	26.7
2023	180	14.4	12.4	42.8
2024	196	14.4	13.5	48

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 Dale Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	154	7.0	22.0	30.5
2010	158	8.8	17.9	35.4
2011	160	11.5	13.9	39.4
2012	161	10.5	15.3	37.3
2013	167	11.2	14.9	31.1
2014	182	10.2	17.8	33.5
2015	197	12.0	16.4	37.1
2016	176	11.0	16.0	31.3
2017	167	12.0	13.8	31.7
2018	172	11.9	14.4	33.7
2019	152	12.4	12.2	28.9
2020	176	12.1	14.4	30.7
2021	179	12.1	14.7	28.5
2022	180	12.0	14.9	26.7
2023	180	14.4	12.4	42.8
2024	196	14.4	13.5	48

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 Dale Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,818
2020	$7,833
2021	$7,524
2022	$7,707
2023	$8,679

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dale Middle School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Dale Middle School)	43	24	19%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Dale)	43	24	19%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	36	26	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Dale Middle School)	43	22	21%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Dale)	43	22	21%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
8th Grade Science (Dale Middle School)	62	37	25%
8th Grade Science (Dale)	62	37	25%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	40	35	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	152	180	18.4%
African American	0	2
American Indian	33	36	9.1%
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	4	1	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	109	114	4.6%
Two or More Races	6	23	283.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.9%	42.8%	13.8%

Schools Near Dale Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)					OSTP Mathematics (2024)					OSTP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Dale Middle School	Public	6-8	300 Smith Avenue	Dale	74851	Pottawatomie County	Dale	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 964-2799	196	14	13.5	48.0%	122 (62.2%)	2 (1.0%)	6 (3.1%)	3 (1.5%)	40 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (11.7%)	58.7	57^th of 189 public middle schools	69.8%					(n/a)			45.0	52.0	56.0			48.0	44.0				$8,679
McLoud Junior High School	Public	7-8	1100 Seikel	McLoud	74851	Pottawatomie County	McLoud	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 964-3314	242	19	12.5	74.4%	136 (56.2%)	7 (2.9%)	24 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (19.0%)	18.3	153^rd of 189 public middle schools	19.0%					(n/a)					43.0				22.0	12.0		28.0	$8,906
McLoud Intermediate School	Public	4-6	529 W Park	McLoud	74851	Pottawatomie County	McLoud	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 964-3314	339	22	15.4	99.7%	184 (54.3%)	3 (0.9%)	35 (10.3%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (19.2%)								(n/a)	36.0					26.0	39.0						$7,828
Bethel Middle School	Public	6-8	36000 Clearpond Road	Shawnee	74801	Pottawatomie County	Bethel	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 273-5944	245	17	14.2	57.6%	169 (69.0%)	3 (1.2%)	11 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (11.4%)	1 (0.4%)	33 (13.5%)	40.9	106^th of 189 public middle schools	43.9%		53.6	58^th of 149 public middle schools	61.1%	48			41.0	46.0	40.0			31.0	28.0	54.0		47.0	$9,096
Shawnee Middle School	Public	6-8	4300 North Union Street	Shawnee	74804	Pottawatomie County	Shawnee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 273-0403	705	57	12.3	85.5%	330 (46.8%)	42 (6.0%)	91 (12.9%)	3 (0.4%)	82 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	157 (22.3%)	12.8	173^rd of 189 public middle schools	8.5%		5.1	148^th of 149 public middle schools	0.7%	25			30.0	39.0	36.0			27.0	22.0	11.0		19.0	$11,563
North Rock Creek Middle School	Public	7-8	42400 Garrett's Lake Road	Shawnee	74804	Pottawatomie County	North Rock Creek	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 214-9477	135	10	13.1	56.3%	71 (52.6%)	3 (2.2%)	13 (9.6%)	1 (0.7%)	19 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (20.7%)								(n/a)										38.0		41.0	$9,978
North Rock Creek Intermediate	Public	5-6	42400 Garrett's Lake Road	Shawnee	74804	Pottawatomie County	North Rock Creek	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 275-3473	139	10	13.6	54.0%	83 (59.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.5%)	1 (0.7%)	19 (13.7%)	1 (0.7%)	26 (18.7%)								(n/a)		54.0	41.0				50.0	34.0			52.0		$7,476
Harrah Middle School	Public	6-8	1480 N Dobbs	Harrah	73045	Oklahoma County	Harrah	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 347-2700	455	29	15.8	51.6%	294 (64.6%)	6 (1.3%)	33 (7.3%)	2 (0.4%)	39 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (17.8%)	34.9	120^th of 189 public middle schools	36.5%		30.1	102^nd of 149 public middle schools	31.5%	18				45.0	42.0			32.0	35.0	35.0		32.0	$7,054
Tecumseh Middle School	Public	6-8	315 West Park Street	Tecumseh	74873	Pottawatomie County	Tecumseh	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 598-3744	438	26	16.8	70.5%	238 (54.3%)	8 (1.8%)	28 (6.4%)	3 (0.7%)	79 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (18.7%)	11.9	176^th of 189 public middle schools	6.9%					(n/a)								10.0		24.0		24.0	$9,546
Oya Charter Tecumseh 6th-8th	Public, Charter	6-8	700 S 9th St	Tecumseh	74873	Pottawatomie County	Oklahoma Youth Academy (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 598-4143	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dale Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Dale Middle School?

Students at Dale Middle School are 62% White, 20% American Indian, 12% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Dale Middle School in?

Dale

What high school do graduates of Dale Middle School attend?

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

Is Dale Middle School a good school?

Dale Middle School ranks 57^th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dale Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 196 students attended Dale Middle School.

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