Overview
WATONGA MS is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Watonga, Oklahoma. The school enrolls 158 students. It is part of the WATONGA district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Oklahoma state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWATONGA
County40011
CityWatonga
ZIP73772
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID403177001759
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment158
White48.2%
Hispanic / Latino22.9%
Black / African American3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native11.8%
Two or More Races13.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %83%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)