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TAHLEQUAH MS

871 Pendleton, Tahlequah, OK 74464TAHLEQUAH →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
676
Students
Total enrolled
$14,176
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 676 students in grades 06–08 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,176 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

TAHLEQUAH MS is a large middle in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, serving grades 06–08 with 676 students. The district invests $14,176 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at TAHLEQUAH MS

676
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
59%
Free Lunch
45
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution363 male · 313 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility59%
National avg 52% · 399 students
Student Composition
20%
23%
23%
33%
Asian1%
White20%
Hispanic / Latino23%
Multiracial23%
Native American33%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 402938002401

Academic Outcomes at TAHLEQUAH MS

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 26th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 74464

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,176Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,176
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,237
Student Support$2,693
Administration$1,701
Operations$2,126
Other$1,418
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,176 spent per student, an estimated $6,280 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
19%
State government
49.8%
Local (property tax)
19.4%
Federal programs
30.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
GREENWOOD ESHERITAGE ESCHEROKEE ES
↓
High School
TAHLEQUAH HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCherokee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTAHLEQUAH →
Phone: (918)458-4140
NCES ID: 402938002401
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Tahlequah 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 TAHLEQUAH
High
TAHLEQUAH HS
1,300 students · 09–12
● 39 opp58% FRL
Elem
GREENWOOD ES
503 students · KG–05
● 39 opp66% FRL
Elem
HERITAGE ES
495 students · KG–05
● 39 opp65% FRL
Elem
CHEROKEE ES
438 students · KG–05
● 39 opp74% FRL
Other
SEQUOYAH ES
195 students · PK–PK
● 39 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
871 Pendleton, Tahlequah, OK 74464
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.