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DEER CREEK MS

2601 North West 234 th Street Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73012DEER CREEK →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
1,179
Students
Total enrolled
$10,891
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 24% vs nat'l
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 24% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,179 students in grades 07–08 in Edmond, Oklahoma.
24% below average funding
District spends $10,891 per pupil, 24% less than the national average of $14,347.
19.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

DEER CREEK MS is a very large middle in Edmond, Oklahoma, serving grades 07–08 with 1,179 students. The district invests $10,891 per student — 24% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at DEER CREEK MS

1,179
Total Students
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
62
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution613 male · 566 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 175 students
Student Composition
8%
59%
11%
8%
8%
Asian8%
White59%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black8%
Multiracial8%
Native American5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 400957000414

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,891Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,891
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,792
Student Support$2,069
Administration$1,307
Operations$1,634
Other$1,089
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,891 spent per student, an estimated $4,825 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
59%
State government
33.0%
Local (property tax)
58.7%
Federal programs
8.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,891/student, 24% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
4TH AND 5TH GRADE CENTERROSE UNION ESGROVE VALLEY ESPRAIRIE VALE ES
+2 more
↓
Middle
DEER CREEK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
↓
High School
DEER CREEK HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyOklahoma County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDEER CREEK →
Phone: (405)348-4830
NCES ID: 400957000414
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Edmond seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in DEER CREEK
High
DEER CREEK HS
2,036 students · 09–12
12% FRL
Elem
4TH AND 5TH GRADE CENTER
1,196 students · 04–05
14% FRL
Elem
ROSE UNION ES
606 students · PK–03
13% FRL
Mid
DEER CREEK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
586 students · 06–06
17% FRL
Elem
GROVE VALLEY ES
554 students · KG–03
11% FRL
Elem
PRAIRIE VALE ES
516 students · KG–03
17% FRL
Elem
SPRING CREEK ES
491 students · KG–03
21% FRL
Elem
DEER CREEK ES
464 students · KG–03
17% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2601 North West 234 th Street Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73012
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.