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Sulphur Middle School

Summary:

Sulphur Middle School is a public middle school in Sulphur, Oklahoma, serving 336 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Sulphur District, which is ranked 149 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sulphur Middle School has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Native American students (23.21%) compared to the state average. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking declining from 48th out of 228 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 98th out of 149 middle schools in 2022-2023. However, the school has shown strengths in science performance, with 38% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 35%. Sulphur Middle School has also performed well in supporting its Native American and low socioeconomic status students, ranking 5th and 60th out of Oklahoma middle schools for these subgroups, respectively, in 2020-2021. In comparison to nearby Wynnewood Middle School and Davis Middle School, Sulphur Middle School has a higher percentage of Native American students and a lower percentage of African American and Hispanic students.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Sulphur Middle School (59.23%) suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the school's academic performance. While the school's overall ranking has declined, its strengths in specific areas, such as science performance and support for subgroups, could be leveraged to improve student outcomes. The school's diverse student population and the need to address socioeconomic factors may be areas of focus for the school and the Sulphur District as they work to enhance the educational experience for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1021 West Ninth Street
       Sulphur, OK  73086-3086

(580) 622-4010

District: Sulphur

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,015 Help


Students who attend Sulphur Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sulphur High School

Feeder schools for Sulphur Middle School:

Elementary:    Sulphur Elementary School
    Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  26.6 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.8%
American Indian:
21.6%
Hispanic:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sulphur Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.8%), American Indian (21.6%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sulphur Middle School is 26.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sulphur Middle School is $8,015.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Sulphur Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sulphur Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 62.86 179th 539 66.8%
2011 43.34 365th 542 32.7%
2015 64.55 73rd 297 75.4%
2016 63.02 92nd 332 72.3%
2017 53.41 96th 238 59.7%
2018 63.05 69th 233 70.4%
2019 69.82 48th 228 78.9%
2021 72.61 61st 407 85.0%
2022 51.63 73rd 171 57.3%
2023 31.65 98th 149 34.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sulphur Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.12 60th 278 78.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Sulphur Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.91 5th 75 93.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sulphur Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.07 79th 257 69.3%
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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 Sulphur Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 190 5 3 18 77 n/a n/a 0 293
2011 207 2 2 23 87 1 0 0 322
2012 217 5 2 25 104 0 1 0 354
2013 191 5 0 33 108 0 1 0 338
2014 174 5 0 30 92 0 14 0 315
2015 178 3 1 31 72 1 24 0 310
2016 183 0 3 26 52 1 36 0 301
2017 180 3 3 30 47 2 35 0 300
2018 197 4 5 27 70 0 23 0 326
2019 193 3 3 31 79 0 24 0 333
2020 211 3 4 36 82 0 32 0 368
2021 168 0 3 36 90 0 35 0 332
2022 178 0 2 39 76 0 30 0 325
2023 183 2 1 41 78 1 30 0 336
2024 185 2 0 36 69 1 26 1 320

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 Sulphur Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 293 20.6 14.2 60.1
2011 322 21.7 14.8 64
2012 354 21.3 16.6 69.5
2013 338 22.3 15.1 66.3
2014 315 21.6 14.5 58.7
2015 310 22.0 14.0 53.5
2016 301 19.0 15.8 58.1
2017 300 18.5 16.1 61
2018 326 18.7 17.4 55.2
2019 333 15.8 20.9 57.1
2020 368 16.1 22.8 56
2021 332 19.1 17.3 49.4
2022 325 17.0 19.1 49.8
2023 336 16.0 21.0 59.2
2024 320 12.0 26.6 60.9

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 Sulphur Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 293 20.6 14.2 60.1
2011 322 21.7 14.8 64
2012 354 21.3 16.6 69.5
2013 338 22.3 15.1 66.3
2014 315 21.6 14.5 58.7
2015 310 22.0 14.0 53.5
2016 301 19.0 15.8 58.1
2017 300 18.5 16.1 61
2018 326 18.7 17.4 55.2
2019 333 15.8 20.9 57.1
2020 368 16.1 22.8 56
2021 332 19.1 17.3 49.4
2022 325 17.0 19.1 49.8
2023 336 16.0 21.0 59.2
2024 320 12.0 26.6 60.9

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 Sulphur Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,412
2020 $6,383
2021 $7,120
2022 $8,563
2023 $8,015

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sulphur 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 48th of 228 Middle schoolsRanks 98th of 149 Middle schools
 44.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Middle School)3539
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur)3539
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3123
 8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Sulphur Middle School)4225
 17%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Sulphur)4225
 17%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)2921
 8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Middle School)4931
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur)4931
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3324
 9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Sulphur Middle School)4220
 22%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (Sulphur)4220
 22%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3120
 11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Middle School)4016
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur)4016
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)2315
 8%
8th Grade Science (Sulphur Middle School)4938
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Sulphur)4938
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)4035
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students333336
 0.9%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian7978
 1.3%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic3141
 32.3%
Pacific Islander01
White193183
 5.2%
Two or More Races2430
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%59.2%
 2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sulphur Middle School

Students at Sulphur Middle School are 58% White, 22% American Indian, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 320 students attended Sulphur Middle School.


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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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