Enrollment
562
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oklahoma City, OK
Southridge Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Southridge Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402025002821
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southridge Jhs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #5 of 15
- middle schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 562
- students enrolled
Southridge Jhs has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southridge Jhs ranks #5 of 15 middle schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southridge Jhs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southridge Jhs
Southridge Jhs is a mid-sized middle school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 562 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 562 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Moore spends $9,485 per pupil, 25% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Oklahoma City's middle schools, it stands alongside Hefner Ms (869 students): Southridge Jhs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 13.8:1).
Moore also operates Moore Hs (2,688 students) and Westmoore Hs (2,607 students) alongside Southridge Jhs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southridge Jhs compares
Southridge Jhs on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Two or More 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 10.5%
African American 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Southridge Jhs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moore, which includes Southridge Jhs.
$9,485
Per student
-25%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 12.3%
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.
How Southridge Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmoore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southmoore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland East Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southridge Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,688
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,607
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hefner Ms
Standard public school
869 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Ms
Standard public school
838 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Carl Albert Ms
Standard public school
834 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Santa Fe South Ms
Standard public school
738 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Brink Jhs
Standard public school
668 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
West Jhs
Standard public school
605 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Southridge Jhs
How many students attend Southridge Jhs?
Southridge Jhs has 562 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southridge Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Southridge Jhs is 17:1, which is 6% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southridge Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Southridge Jhs is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southridge Jhs?
Southridge Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southridge Jhs rank among middle schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Southridge Jhs ranks #5 of 15 middle schools in Oklahoma City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
Is Southridge Jhs a good school?
Southridge Jhs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Moore?
Besides Southridge Jhs, Moore also operates Moore Hs (2,688 students), Westmoore Hs (2,607 students), and Southmoore Hs (2,055 students). See the Moore district page for the complete list.
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