Tahlequah Middle School

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Tahlequah Middle School ranks 98 th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tahlequah Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with a total enrollment of 693 students. The school is part of the Tahlequah School District, which is ranked 223 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Tahlequah Middle School has shown a mixed performance compared to state averages. While the school outperformed the state in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all three grade levels, its Mathematics proficiency rates were lower than the state average. The school's performance among different student subgroups also varied, with Tahlequah Middle School ranking highly for Hispanic, Native American, and White students in ELA proficiency, but struggling to support students with disabilities. Interestingly, the nearby Fort Gibson Middle School has outperformed Tahlequah Middle School in several academic areas, despite having a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and a lower per-student spending.

Tahlequah Middle School's fluctuating statewide ranking and its challenges in supporting students with disabilities suggest areas for improvement. The school may benefit from a closer examination of its practices and the implementation of targeted strategies to address these performance gaps. By focusing on these areas, the school can work to provide a more well-rounded and equitable education for all its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

871 Pendleton
Tahlequah, OK 74464-4464

(918) 458-4140

District: Tahlequah

SchoolDigger Rank:
98^th of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,938

Students who attend Tahlequah Middle School usually attend:

High:

Tahlequah High School

Feeder schools for Tahlequah Middle School:

Elementary:	Cherokee Elementary School
	Greenwood Elementary School
	Heritage Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 693

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

30.4%

Two or more races:

27.4%

Hispanic:

22.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tahlequah Middle School ranks worse than 51.9% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Tahlequah Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (30.4%), two or more races (27.4%), Hispanic (22.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tahlequah Middle School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Tahlequah Middle School employs 45.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tahlequah Middle School is $10,938.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Tahlequah Middle School 98^th of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Tahlequah Middle School in the ranking list.)

Tahlequah:

SchoolDigger ranks Tahlequah 107^th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tahlequah Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Tahlequah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	66.27	137^th	521	73.7%
2010	68.18	129^th	539	76.1%
2011	50.30	312^th	542	42.4%
2016	59.53	111^th	332	66.6%
2017	64.37	58^th	238	75.6%
2018	60.60	77^th	233	67.0%
2019	64.92	60^th	228	73.7%
2021	63.87	90^th	407	77.9%
2022	56.56	54^th	171	68.4%
2023	52.54	61^st	149	59.1%
2024	45.79	98^th	189	48.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tahlequah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.16	5^th	80	93.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tahlequah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.43	69^th	278	75.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Tahlequah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.08	26^th	34	23.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tahlequah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.53	34^th	102	66.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at Tahlequah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.45	29^th	75	61.3%

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Rank History for White students at Tahlequah Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	67.34	49^th	257	80.9%

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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 Tahlequah Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	300	18	7	105	446	n/a	n/a	876
2008	284	23	9	103	423	n/a	n/a	842
2009	266	23	10	104	441	n/a	n/a	844
2010	257	15	12	114	465	n/a	n/a	863
2011	260	22	9	115	474	0	0	880
2012	251	21	6	120	469	0	0	867
2013	252	19	20	132	440	0	29	892
2014	224	17	8	140	429	0	44	862
2015	167	11	9	99	287	0	27	600
2016	173	10	9	103	299	0	38	632
2017	161	10	9	118	303	0	66	667
2018	154	7	4	124	283	0	76	648
2019	173	3	4	133	267	0	103	683
2020	156	9	3	146	273	0	120	707
2021	150	5	10	152	245	0	129	691
2022	141	4	7	143	265	1	150	711
2023	137	2	5	154	223	0	155	676
2024	126	6	3	157	211	0	190	693

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 Tahlequah Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	876	67.3	13.0	81.5
2008	842	65.0	13.0	67.1
2009	844	64.5	13.1	68.8
2010	863	62.1	13.9	69.6
2011	880	58.8	14.9	70.2
2012	867	54.9	15.7	73.2
2013	892	56.2	15.8	73.9
2014	862	53.9	15.9	73.7
2015	600	41.0	14.6	77.2
2016	632	40.0	15.8	76.7
2017	667	37.6	17.7	75.9
2018	648	38.3	16.9	73.1
2019	683	40.5	16.8	76.9
2020	707	41.5	17.0	78.6
2021	691	40.0	17.2	68
2022	711	43.5	16.3	61.7
2023	676	44.7	15.1	59
2024	693	45.5	15.2	65.8

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 Tahlequah Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	876	67.3	13.0	81.5
2008	842	65.0	13.0	67.1
2009	844	64.5	13.1	68.8
2010	863	62.1	13.9	69.6
2011	880	58.8	14.9	70.2
2012	867	54.9	15.7	73.2
2013	892	56.2	15.8	73.9
2014	862	53.9	15.9	73.7
2015	600	41.0	14.6	77.2
2016	632	40.0	15.8	76.7
2017	667	37.6	17.7	75.9
2018	648	38.3	16.9	73.1
2019	683	40.5	16.8	76.9
2020	707	41.5	17.0	78.6
2021	691	40.0	17.2	68
2022	711	43.5	16.3	61.7
2023	676	44.7	15.1	59
2024	693	45.5	15.2	65.8

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 Tahlequah Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,366
2020	$9,429
2021	$10,154
2022	$10,395
2023	$10,938

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tahlequah Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 60^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 61^st of 149 Middle schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Tahlequah Middle School)	45	32	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Tahlequah)	45	32	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	36	26	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tahlequah Middle School)	45	28	17%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tahlequah)	45	28	17%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	31	23	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Tahlequah Middle School)	36	35	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Tahlequah)	36	35	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tahlequah Middle School)	48	35	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tahlequah)	48	35	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	33	24	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Tahlequah Middle School)	36	23	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Tahlequah)	36	23	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tahlequah Middle School)	33	27	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tahlequah)	33	27	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Tahlequah Middle School)	53	53
8th Grade Science (Tahlequah)	53	53
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	683	676	1%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	267	223	16.5%
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	133	154	15.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	173	137	20.8%
Two or More Races	103	155	50.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.9%	59%	17.8%

Schools Near Tahlequah 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 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Tahlequah Middle School	Public	6-8	871 Pendleton	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Tahlequah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 458-4140	693	46	15.2	65.8%	126 (18.2%)	6 (0.9%)	157 (22.7%)	3 (0.4%)	211 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	190 (27.4%)	45.8	98^th of 189 public middle schools	48.1%		52.5	61^st of 149 public middle schools	59.1%	37	43.0	42.0	49.0	41.0	32.0	35.0	52.0	$10,938
Hulbert Middle School	Public	6-8	316 Rider Lane	HUlbert	74441	Cherokee County	Hulbert	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 772-2501	118	7	16.2	73.7%	28 (23.7%)	1 (0.8%)	11 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (16.1%)								(n/a)								$10,516
Fort Gibson Middle School	Public	6-8	500 South Ross Avenue	Fort Gibson	74434	Muskogee County	Fort Gibson	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 478-2471	394	27	14.7	47.7%	158 (40.1%)	9 (2.3%)	23 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	170 (43.1%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (8.4%)	55.5	65^th of 189 public middle schools	65.6%		74.2	25^th of 149 public middle schools	83.2%	40	45.0		47.0	45.0	46.0	45.0	46.0	$8,665

Frequently Asked Questions about Tahlequah Middle School

What high school do graduates of Tahlequah Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Tahlequah Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 693 students attended Tahlequah Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Tahlequah Middle School?

Students at Tahlequah Middle School are 30% American Indian, 27% Two or more races, 23% Hispanic, 18% White.

Is Tahlequah Middle School a good school?

Tahlequah Middle School ranks 98^th of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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