Enrollment
940
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 401995002655
Midwest City Ms — Midwest City, OK
Federal NCES profile for Midwest City Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Midwest City-Del City · Oklahoma
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midwest City Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Midwest City Ms reports 940 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 65.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 348 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 78.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Midwest City-Del City spends $11,415 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.3% from local sources (property taxes), 47.7% from the state, and 20.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Midwest City Ms compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
78.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,415
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 348 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 940 Top 95% in Oklahoma — larger than 5% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 65.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401995002655
Student demographics
African American 36.6%
White 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 15.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 36.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.7
Students per counselor 348:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 78.0%
In-school suspensions 100
Out-of-school suspensions 104
Expulsions 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midwest City-Del City, which includes Midwest City Ms.
$11,415
Per student
-19%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 47.7%
Federal 20.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Midwest City Ms
How many students attend Midwest City Ms?
Midwest City Ms has 940 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midwest City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midwest City Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Midwest City Ms is 16.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midwest City Ms?
The largest demographic group at Midwest City Ms is African American at 36.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Midwest City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midwest City Ms?
Midwest City Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.