Serving 87 students in grades 7-8, Wallace Byrd Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallace Byrd Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Wallace Byrd Middle School's student population of 87 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Rankings
Wallace Byrd Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallace Byrd Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1382 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
36%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
1%
8%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Coalgate School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallace Byrd Middle School's ranking?
Wallace Byrd Middle School is ranked #1382 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Wallace Byrd Middle School often compared to?
Wallace Byrd Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School, Coalgate High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Wallace Byrd Middle School?
87 students attend Wallace Byrd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Wallace Byrd Middle School students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wallace Byrd Middle School?
Wallace Byrd Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wallace Byrd Middle School offer ?
Wallace Byrd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wallace Byrd Middle School part of?
Wallace Byrd Middle School is part of Coalgate School District.
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