Serving 146 students in grades 7-8, Douglass Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
80%
8%
White
3%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Douglass Middle School?
146 students attend Douglass Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Douglass Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglass Middle School?
Douglass Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Douglass Middle School offer ?
Douglass Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Douglass Middle School part of?
Douglass Middle School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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