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MOON MS

1901 North Ellisoin, Oklahoma City, OK 73106OKLAHOMA CITY
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0508Non-Charter
679
Students
Total enrolled
$14,965
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 679 students in grades 05–08 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,965 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

MOON MS is a large middle in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving grades 05–08 with 679 students. The district invests $14,965 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 96% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at MOON MS

679
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
96%
Free Lunch
43
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0508) are served by this school
Gender Distribution362 male · 317 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility96%
National avg 52% · 654 students
Student Composition
18%
61%
10%
Asian1%
White7%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black61%
Multiracial10%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 402277002912

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,965Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,965
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,584
Student Support$2,843
Administration$1,796
Operations$2,245
Other$1,496
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,965 spent per student, an estimated $6,629 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
33%
State government
32.9%
Local (property tax)
33.0%
Federal programs
34.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 96% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location
CountyOklahoma County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (405)587-9500
NCES ID: 402277002912
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oklahoma City seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1901 North Ellisoin, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
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.