Dibble Middle School

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Dibble Middle School ranks 39 th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dibble Middle School is a public middle school located in Blanchard, Oklahoma, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 193 students. The school is part of the Dibble District, which is ranked 186 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dibble Middle School has shown strong academic performance in recent years, ranking 39th out of 189 Oklahoma middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is a significant improvement from previous years, where the school had lower rankings and ratings. The school's test scores are notably higher than the state averages in several subjects and grade levels, with 69% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39%, and 60% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 29%. However, Dibble Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 68.39% in the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Curtis Inge Middle School, Amber-Pocasset Middle School, and Purcell Junior High School, Dibble Middle School generally outperforms many of them in terms of academic performance and test scores. This suggests that the school is providing a higher-quality education than some of its counterparts in the region, despite facing some socioeconomic challenges.

Detail:

Public 6-8

22092 Old Town 1st
Blanchard, OK 73010-3010

(833) 324-1173

District: Dibble

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,651

Students who attend Dibble Middle School usually attend:

High:

Dibble High School

Feeder schools for Dibble Middle School:

Elementary:

Dibble Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 193

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.2%

Hispanic:

15.0%

American Indian:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dibble Middle School ranks better than 79.4% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.2%), Hispanic (15%), American Indian (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dibble Middle School is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare Dibble Middle School employs 11.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dibble Middle School is $9,651.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Dibble Middle School 39^th of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Dibble Middle School in the ranking list.)

Dibble:

SchoolDigger ranks Dibble 60^th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dibble Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Dibble Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	42.57	352^nd	521	32.4%
2010	27.54	454^th	539	15.8%
2011	35.20	420^th	542	22.5%
2015	43.31	178^th	297	40.1%
2016	68.32	74^th	332	77.7%
2021	20.34	359^th	407	11.8%
2023	62.99	42^nd	149	71.8%
2024	68.21	39^th	189	79.4%

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Rank History for White students at Dibble Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	19.19	234^th	257	8.9%

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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 Dibble Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	116	0	0	4	6	n/a	n/a	126
2008	124	0	0	7	8	n/a	n/a	139
2009	148	1	1	6	9	n/a	n/a	165
2010	154	1	0	16	14	n/a	n/a	185
2011	139	3	0	18	15	0	0	175
2012	125	1	0	22	22	0	0	170
2013	101	1	0	16	17	0	18	153
2014	103	2	0	17	11	0	29	162
2015	88	3	0	24	9	0	25	149
2016	83	3	0	23	7	0	26	142
2017	96	2	0	26	5	0	21	150
2018	99	4	0	21	4	0	20	148
2019	102	4	0	26	10	0	19	161
2020	101	4	0	33	8	0	19	165
2021	91	4	2	28	10	0	18	153
2022	96	2	1	31	14	0	20	164
2023	107	4	1	26	12	1	15	166
2024	124	9	0	29	19	1	11	193

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 Dibble Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	126	6.5	19.4	56.3
2008	139	10.8	12.9	56.1
2009	165	12.4	13.3	59.4
2010	185	10.7	17.2	62.2
2011	175	11.4	15.3	62.9
2012	170	10.1	16.8	62.4
2013	153	10.1	15.1	62.7
2014	162	10.4	15.5	56.2
2015	149	12.0	12.4	60.4
2016	142	11.0	12.9	55.6
2017	150	9.3	16.0	55.3
2018	148	8.6	17.1	56.8
2019	161	10.0	15.9	52.2
2020	165	9.0	18.1	55.8
2021	153	9.0	16.8	51.6
2022	164	9.4	17.2	37.8
2023	166	10.8	15.2	63.9
2024	193	11.4	16.8	68.4

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 Dibble Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	126	6.5	19.4	56.3
2008	139	10.8	12.9	56.1
2009	165	12.4	13.3	59.4
2010	185	10.7	17.2	62.2
2011	175	11.4	15.3	62.9
2012	170	10.1	16.8	62.4
2013	153	10.1	15.1	62.7
2014	162	10.4	15.5	56.2
2015	149	12.0	12.4	60.4
2016	142	11.0	12.9	55.6
2017	150	9.3	16.0	55.3
2018	148	8.6	17.1	56.8
2019	161	10.0	15.9	52.2
2020	165	9.0	18.1	55.8
2021	153	9.0	16.8	51.6
2022	164	9.4	17.2	37.8
2023	166	10.8	15.2	63.9
2024	193	11.4	16.8	68.4

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 Dibble Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,500
2020	$7,651
2021	$8,834
2022	$8,844
2023	$9,651

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dibble Middle School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Dibble Middle School)	21	37	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Dibble)	21	37	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	25	6%
8th Grade Science (Dibble Middle School)	30	41	11%
8th Grade Science (Dibble)	30	41	11%
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	161	166	3.1%
African American	4	4
American Indian	10	12	20%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	26	26
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	102	107	4.9%
Two or More Races	19	15	21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.2%	63.9%	11.7%

Schools Near Dibble 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 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 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Dibble Middle School	Public	6-8	22092 Old Town 1st	Blanchard	73010	McClain County	Dibble	No	(n/a)	No	No	(833) 324-1173	193	11	16.8	68.4%	124 (64.2%)	9 (4.7%)	29 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.8%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.7%)	68.2	39^th of 189 public middle schools	79.4%		63	42^nd of 149 public middle schools	71.8%	3			69.0	53.0		30.0	60.0	39.0		60.0	$9,651
Blanchard Middle School	Public	6-8	610 NE 7th Street	Blanchard	73010	McClain County	Blanchard	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 485-3393	461	25	18.7	38.8%	326 (70.7%)	6 (1.3%)	46 (10.0%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.8%)	2 (0.4%)	43 (9.3%)	81.5	19^th of 189 public middle schools	89.9%		60.4	47^th of 149 public middle schools	68.5%	28		65.0	61.0	72.0		64.0	50.0	37.0		57.0	$7,933
Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	101 East Kerby	Washington	73093	McClain County	Washington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 288-2428	274	18	15.0	31.8%	223 (81.4%)	2 (0.7%)	19 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	73.5	29^th of 189 public middle schools	84.7%		63.2	40^th of 149 public middle schools	73.2%	11		60.0	63.0			58.0	51.0	37.0		45.0	$9,313
Lindsay Middle School	Public	5-8	805 West Creek	Lindsay	73052	Garvin County	Lindsay	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 756-3133	310	22	13.9	62.6%	197 (63.5%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	39.2	112^th of 189 public middle schools	40.7%					(n/a)	32.0			35.0	36.0			31.0	36.0	48.0	$9,442
Purcell Junior High School	Public	6-8	2010 North Green Avenue	Purcell	73080	McClain County	Purcell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 442-0099	320	22	14.3	65.3%	144 (45.0%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (32.8%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (15.6%)	55.3	67^th of 189 public middle schools	64.6%					(n/a)			41.0	55.0		38.0	30.0	47.0		56.0	$9,570
Bridge Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	2209 East Sooner Road	Blanchard	73010	McClain County	Bridge Creek	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 387-9681	415	25	16.4	48.0%	289 (69.6%)	4 (1.0%)	50 (12.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (13.7%)	58.7	58^th of 189 public middle schools	69.3%		59.2	50^th of 149 public middle schools	66.4%	8		46.0	48.0	53.0		52.0	40.0	45.0		46.0	$10,213
Whittier Middle School	Public	6-8	2000 West Brooks Street	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 366-5956	1,094	59	18.5	44.6%	597 (54.6%)	34 (3.1%)	185 (16.9%)	61 (5.6%)	50 (4.6%)	2 (0.2%)	165 (15.1%)	50.7	83^rd of 189 public middle schools	56.1%		54.1	56^th of 149 public middle schools	62.4%	27		46.0	45.0	49.0		52.0	35.0	37.0		44.0	$9,010
Newcastle Middle School	Public	6-8	611 East Fox Lane	Newcastle	73065	McClain County	Newcastle	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 387-3139	618	30	20.3	36.7%	374 (60.5%)	15 (2.4%)	81 (13.1%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (15.4%)	33	124^th of 189 public middle schools	34.4%		26.1	110^th of 149 public middle schools	26.2%	14		41.0	39.0	45.0		40.0	29.0	30.0		36.0	$8,329
Alcott Middle School	Public	6-8	1919 West Boyd Street	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5845	712	44	16.2	53.7%	381 (53.5%)	29 (4.1%)	143 (20.1%)	6 (0.8%)	34 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	118 (16.6%)	37.7	115^th of 189 public middle schools	39.2%		38.9	86^th of 149 public middle schools	42.3%	29		49.0	53.0	41.0		46.0	33.0	11.0		31.0	$9,688
Curtis Inge Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 North Eighth Street	Noble	73068	Cleveland County	Noble	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 872-3495	686	43	16.1	67.3%	455 (66.3%)	2 (0.3%)	88 (12.8%)	4 (0.6%)	62 (9.0%)	2 (0.3%)	73 (10.6%)	38.6	114^th of 189 public middle schools	39.7%		26.6	109^th of 149 public middle schools	26.8%	5		42.0	49.0	46.0		33.0	33.0	30.0		41.0	$9,172

Frequently Asked Questions about Dibble Middle School

How many students attend Dibble Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 193 students attended Dibble Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Dibble Middle School?

Students at Dibble Middle School are 64% White, 15% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Is Dibble Middle School a good school?

Dibble Middle School ranks 39^th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Dibble Middle School attend?

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

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