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DEWAR MS

204 East 5th Street, Dewar, OK 74431 · (918) 652-9625 · Okmulgee County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL119 STUDENTS
Enrollment
119
Middle
DISTRICT 177 · STATE 388
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 15.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
85 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 68%
Community
0
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
45
Grade 7
37
Grade 8
37
Student demographics
White
42%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 43%
Hispanic
3%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 21%
Black
5%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 8%
Two+
4%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 14%
Native American
45%
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 11%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
54%
Female
46%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
119
+40 (+51%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 11.2:1
% White
42%
was 42%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
5%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About DEWAR MS

DEWAR MS operates as an one-room-style middle-grades school in Dewar, Oklahoma, overseen by DEWAR. Current enrollment sits at 119 students spanning grades 6 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 69% below the state mean of about 388.

Across the 3 schools in DEWAR (531 students total), DEWAR MS accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, DEWAR MS lists that the largest single group is Native American at 45%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school shows 42% White, 5% Black, 4% multiracial, 3% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.7:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.7:1 average. About 71% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Okmulgee County put the typical household earns roughly $54,029 per year, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 14%. In all, Okmulgee County runs 23 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,097 students), of which DEWAR MS is one.

DEWAR ES is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a town-based site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at DEWAR MS has increased 51%, going from 79 students in 2018 to 119 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 11.2:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 today.

On this page, the feed for DEWAR MS typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Okmulgee County at a glance

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Population
36,899
Census ACS
Median income
$54,029
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
6,097 students

Quick facts

School name
DEWAR MS
District
DEWAR
Address
204 East 5th Street, Dewar, OK 74431
Phone
(918) 652-9625
County
Okmulgee County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
119
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
85 (71%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
400978002785
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About DEWAR MS
How large is DEWAR MS?
DEWAR MS enrolls approximately 119 students in grades 06-08.
Is DEWAR MS an elementary, middle, or high school?
DEWAR MS is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does DEWAR MS have?
DEWAR MS employs 8 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at DEWAR MS?
At DEWAR MS, the student body is approximately 42% White, 3% Hispanic, 5% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is DEWAR MS public or private?
DEWAR MS is a public K-12 school, overseen by DEWAR.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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