COLBERT MS

Located at 630 Collin St, in Colbert, Oklahoma, COLBERT MS is a minimally staffed middle school that enrolls 121 students (grades 7 through 8), one of the schools within COLBERT. Compared to the state average of about 388 students per school, that is 69% leaner than typical.

Within COLBERT, which oversees 4 schools and 837 students, COLBERT MS is one campus in the system.

On demographics, COLBERT MS lists that White students make up the majority at 60%. The remainder consists of 17% Native American, 11% Hispanic, 10% multiracial. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 70%.

On the resource side, On paper, COLBERT MS has 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.8:1. The state averages around 15.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 76% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Bryan County put median household earnings sit near $57,225, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. COLBERT MS is one of 25 public schools in Bryan County (combined enrollment of about 8,443 students).

The closest other public school is WARD ES WEST, roughly 0.0 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

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

Looking at the recent track record. COLBERT MS's enrollment has stayed largely flat since 2018, when it stood at 119 (now 121).

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.