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What's the most underrated thing about East Central Middle School that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
843
Middle
DISTRICT 522 · STATE 388
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TULSA·NCES 403024029863
East Central Middle School
12121 East 21st Street, Tulsa, OK 74129 · (918) 746-9500 · Tulsa County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL843 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
21.4:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.8:1 · STATE 15.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
92%
773 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 68%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 251 | 30% |
| Grade 7 | 287 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 305 | 36% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like East Central Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Middle School this school | 843 | 91.7% | N/A |
| Taft Middle School Oklahoma City | 1,096 | 97.8% | N/A |
| Mayfield Middle School Oklahoma City | 838 | 96.9% | N/A |
| James L. Capps Middle School Warr Acres | 938 | 84.5% | 11.7% |
| Nathan Hale Middle School Tulsa | 782 | 84.7% | N/A |
| Will Rogers College Middle School Tulsa | 646 | 91.8% | N/A |
Matched among Oklahoma middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where East Central Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Tulsa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 843 | #28 of 356 | #10 of 40 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.4:1 | #231 of 237 | #35 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.6% | #178 of 237 | #31 of 36 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 91.7% | #28 of 308 | #6 of 38 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 843 | 39.4 | 21.4:1 | 92% (773) |
| 2023-24 | 908 | 43.1 | 21.1:1 | 94% (850) |
| 2022-23 | 987 | 34.9 | 28.3:1 | 91% (894) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East Central Middle School.
About East Central Middle School
East Central Middle School is a high-enrollment middle school with its address in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school's enrollment of 843 students covers grades 6 through 8. Enrollment is 117% higher than the average for middle schools in Oklahoma, which is about 388.
East Central Middle School is run by TULSA, whose 69 schools enroll 33,617 students.
Hispanic students make up a majority at East Central Middle School, at 63%. The remaining students are 13% Black, 9% White, 6% multiracial, and 5% Asian. Census figures show Tulsa County is about 16% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 58% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
At East Central Middle School, 39.4 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 21.4:1. On average, middle schools in Oklahoma have 15.7:1, compared with 21.4:1 here. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 92%. Compared with the 62% average for public schools in Tulsa County, the school's rate is higher.
In the county around the school, Tulsa County, the median household income is $69,009, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 11%. Tulsa County is home to 180 public schools and about 113,616 public school students.
The next-closest public school is Cooper Elementary School, about 0.1 miles away. East Central Middle School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
NCES assigns East Central Middle School the locale City: Large, meaning inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for East Central Middle School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Tulsa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
680,794
Census ACS
Median income
$69,009
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
180
113,616 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in TULSA
- Booker T. Washington High SchoolHigh · 1,302 students
- East Central High SchoolHigh · 1,160 students
- Thomas Edison Preparatory High SchoolHigh · 1,083 students
- Memorial High SchoolHigh · 1,005 students
- Nathan Hale High SchoolHigh · 995 students
- Will Rogers College High SchoolHigh · 992 students
Other schools in Tulsa
- Union High SchoolHigh · 3,569 students
- Union 6th-7th Grade CenterMiddle · 2,123 students
- Booker T. Washington High SchoolHigh · 1,302 students
- East Central High SchoolHigh · 1,160 students
- Thomas Edison Preparatory High SchoolHigh · 1,083 students
- Memorial High SchoolHigh · 1,005 students
Other East Central Middle schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named East Central Middle. East Central Middle School is the largest of the 3.
- East Central Middle SchoolSt Leon, IN · 803 students
- East Central Middle SchoolMoss Point, MS · 541 students
Nearby schools
- Cooper Elementary School0.1 mi · 516
- Disney Elementary School0.5 mi · 724
- Peary Elementary School0.9 mi · 287
- East Central High School0.9 mi · 1,160
- Dolores Huerta Elementary School1.2 mi · 324
- Ellen Ochoa Elementary School1.2 mi · 968
Frequently asked questions
About East Central Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at East Central Middle School?
East Central Middle School enrolls approximately 843 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does East Central Middle School serve?
East Central Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at East Central Middle School?
Approximately 21.4:1 students per teacher at East Central Middle School.
How diverse is East Central Middle School?
East Central Middle School reports a student body of 9% White, 63% Hispanic, 13% Black, 5% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees East Central Middle School?
East Central Middle School is overseen by TULSA in Tulsa County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.