CARNEGIE MS

CARNEGIE MS is one of the very small intermediate schools in Carnegie, Oklahoma, one of the schools within CARNEGIE, with 112 students on its rolls from grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 388 students per school, that is 71% below typical.

CARNEGIE MS is one of 3 schools operated by CARNEGIE, a district that teaches 501 students overall.

On demographics, CARNEGIE MS records that 33% of students identify as Native American, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school records 26% Hispanic, 22% White, 18% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, CARNEGIE MS has 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.7:1, putting CARNEGIE MS higher than the state norm the norm. Around 86% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

After controlling for student poverty, CARNEGIE MS tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 26.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 33.0%.

In the surrounding community, Caddo County reports that median household earnings sit near $55,353, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 13%. CARNEGIE MS is one of 30 public schools in Caddo County (combined enrollment of about 4,897 students).

The closest other public school is CARNEGIE HS, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 3%: 109 students in 2018 compared to 112 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share decreased from 38% to 22%. Class-load math has loosened: from 13.8:1 in 2018 to 16.7:1 in 2025.

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