NEWKIRK MS

NEWKIRK MS, a tight-knit 6-8 campus in Newkirk, Oklahoma, operated by NEWKIRK, teaches 185 students, covering grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 388 students per school, that is 52% smaller than typical.

NEWKIRK MS is one of 3 schools operated by NEWKIRK, a district that hosts 743 students overall.

Demographically, NEWKIRK MS records that White students make up the majority at 68%. The remainder comes out to 15% Native American, 10% multiracial, 4% Black, 3% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, NEWKIRK MS shows 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.2:1. The state averages about 15.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 64% of students at NEWKIRK MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Kay County runs at roughly 76%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), NEWKIRK MS tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 33.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 31.0%.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Kay County indicate the typical household earns roughly $58,423 per year, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. NEWKIRK MS is one of 22 public schools in Kay County (combined enrollment of about 7,295 students).

Nearest neighbor: NEWKIRK ES, around 0.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around NEWKIRK MS. Among the 5 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), NEWKIRK MS ranks 4th on composite proficiency, behind the local average of 38.0%.

NEWKIRK MS operates from a rural location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at NEWKIRK MS has declined 29%, going from 260 students in 2018 to 185 in 2025.

On this page, members of the NEWKIRK MS community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.