Enrollment
154
Middle
DISTRICT 234 · STATE 388
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NOWATA·NCES 402193001095
Nowata Middle School
707 West Osage Avenue, Nowata, OK 74048 · (918) 273-1346 · Nowata County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL154 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
15.0:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 15.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
106 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 68%
Community
0
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 | 52 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 48 | 31% |
| Grade 8 | 54 | 35% |
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 72% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Nowata Middle School→Nowata High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within NOWATA. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Nowata Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nowata Middle School this school | 154 | 68.8% | N/A |
| Hartshorne Middle School Hartshorne | 164 | 69.5% | 35.0% |
| Fairland Middle School Fairland | 133 | 66.2% | N/A |
| Quapaw Middle School Quapaw | 138 | 65.9% | N/A |
| Morris Middle School Morris | 195 | 69.2% | 31.9% |
| Eufaula Middle School Eufaula | 244 | 68.4% | 39.3% |
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 Nowata Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 154 | #266 of 356 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 68.8% | #142 of 308 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
154
-9 (-6%) vs 2020
-33% since 1990-91, when it was 230
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 13.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 154 | 10.3 | 15.0:1 | 69% (106) |
| 2023-24 | 165 | 10.6 | 15.6:1 | 80% (132) |
| 2022-23 | 163 | 12 | 13.6:1 | 74% (120) |
| 2020-21 | 163 | 12 | 13.6:1 | 72% (117) |
| 2017-18 | 195 | 14.7 | 13.3:1 | 57% (111) |
| 2015-16 | 207 | 14 | 14.8:1 | 78% (162) |
| 2010-11 | 213 | 16 | 13.3:1 | 67% (143) |
| 2000-01 | 240 | 15 | 16.0:1 | 52% (125) |
| 1990-91 | 230 | 17 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Nowata Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (195 to 154); teachers down 30% (14.7 to 10.3).
About Nowata Middle School
A very small middle school in Nowata, Oklahoma, Nowata Middle School is part of NOWATA. The school offers grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 154 students. That compares with an average of about 388 students for middle schools in Oklahoma.
NOWATA is the local district for Nowata Middle School. It runs 3 schools with 703 students.
The biggest share of students at Nowata Middle School, 35%, is White. Other reported shares: 33% Native American, 24% multiracial, and 3% Hispanic. That compares with about 65% White among all Nowata County residents. The diversity index for Nowata Middle School is 70%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Its ratio of 15.0:1 is based on 10.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 15.7:1 average for middle schools in Oklahoma is close to this figure. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 69%. The average for public schools in Nowata County is similar, at 68%.
In Nowata County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $54,333, about 17% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. There are 8 public schools in the county, enrolling about 1,540, Nowata Middle School among them.
Nowata Middle School is less than a tenth of a mile from Nowata High School, its nearest public school. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
Locale: Rural: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment decreased from 163 to 154, a 6% decline. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 13.6:1; by 2024-25 it was 15.0:1.
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Nowata County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,435
Census ACS
Median income
$54,333
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
1,540 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NOWATA
- Nowata Elementary SchoolElementary · 361 students
- Nowata High SchoolHigh · 188 students
Other schools in Nowata
- Nowata Elementary SchoolElementary · 361 students
- Nowata High SchoolHigh · 188 students
Nearby schools
- Nowata High School0.1 mi · 188
- Nowata Elementary School0.1 mi · 361
- Madison Middle School15.1 mi · 682
- Oklahoma Union Elementary School15.3 mi · 265
- Hoover Elementary School15.4 mi · 454
- Ranch Heights Elementary School15.4 mi · 591
Frequently asked questions
About Nowata Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Nowata Middle School?
Nowata Middle School enrolls approximately 154 students in grades 06-08.
Is Nowata Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Nowata Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nowata Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Nowata Middle School is approximately 15.0:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Nowata Middle School?
At Nowata Middle School, the student body is approximately 35% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 24% Two or more.
Who oversees Nowata Middle School?
Nowata Middle School is overseen by NOWATA in Nowata County.
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