Midwest City-del City, OK

Original Research by School Decision on Midwest City-del City

Midwest City-Del City is a large public school district serving preschool through twelfth grade across a broad stretch of eastern Oklahoma County. The district covers several communities, including Midwest City and Del City, as well as portions of Oklahoma City and smaller towns like Choctaw, Forest Park, and Newalla. With an enrollment that places it among the larger districts in the county, it operates more than a dozen elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools, alongside an early childhood center.

The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest single group, followed by Black students, Hispanic students, and a substantial share of students who identify as two or more races. Smaller populations of American Indian or Alaska Native students and Asian students are also present. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor were counts of students with disabilities or English learners, so a family looking for those details would need to follow up with the district directly.

On state assessments, proficiency rates are low across all tested grades and subjects. In English language arts, rates in each grade from third through eighth hover in the mid-teens percent range. Math proficiency is similarly low, with a particularly weak result in eighth grade, where the rate drops to a very small share of students meeting the bar. Science results are somewhat higher but still modest. These numbers place the district’s overall academic performance below the midpoint among Oklahoma County’s districts. A complicating factor is that Oklahoma changed cut scores for English language arts and math in the 2024-25 school year, so these results are on a new scale that cannot be compared directly to prior years. A parent investigating achievement trends should be aware that the lower numbers may partly reflect the new standards rather than a year-to-year decline.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern. The district reports a rate that falls in the bottom quartile among county districts, meaning students are missing school at a relatively high level. This is a pattern a parent would want to understand better, since it can affect learning continuity and school culture. On the resource side, per-pupil current spending sits in the upper half of the county’s districts, near the middle range, which suggests a typical level of investment relative to peers.

The housing market across the district’s attendance area is mixed. Home values span a wide spectrum, from more affordable older neighborhoods to newer developments with higher prices, and rents follow a similar spread. Families moving into the area will find options at different price points depending on which part of the district they choose. No recent district-level changes were found in publicly available reports, so there are no new bond initiatives, curriculum shifts, or property tax adjustments to note from the immediate past.

For a family considering this district, the academic numbers are a clear area to probe further. The low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism suggest that many students may need additional support, and the absence of graduation rate data makes it hard to assess high school completion outcomes. The district’s size and diversity offer a range of school environments, but a parent would want to look closely at individual schools, special programs, and the kinds of interventions available for students who are behind grade level. Without more information on course access, extracurricular offerings, and staffing, it is difficult to get a full picture of what the district provides beyond the core academic day.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

12,380

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 18%

Black 30%

White 32%

Asian 1%

Two+ 16%

Am. Indian / AK Native 3%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

19 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

20%

Grade 3

18%

Grade 4

11%

Grade 5

13%

Grade 6

14%

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

18%

Grade 3

14%

Grade 4

15%

Grade 5

16%

Grade 6

14%

Grade 7

13%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

17%

Grade 5

22%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$259,740

Year-over-year change+1.3%

Range across 12 ZIP codes$109K to $379K

vs. state typical1.17x

vs. national typical0.71x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (12 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
73150	Oklahoma City	$368K	+2.6%	22.2%
73110	Midwest City	$147K	-0.0%	18.3%
73165	Oklahoma City	$379K	+2.7%	13.7%
73135	Oklahoma City	$208K	+0.3%	10.6%
73115	Del City	$141K	+0.7%	8.1%
73121	Forest Park	$224K	+1.7%	7.4%
73020	Choctaw	$300K	+0.4%	7.0%
73130	Midwest City	$217K	+0.8%	5.4%
74857	Newalla	$273K	+2.3%	3.0%
73141	Midwest City	$152K	+0.0%	1.3%
73117	Oklahoma City	$116K	-2.8%	0.8%
73111	Oklahoma City	$109K	-7.0%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,313/mo

Year-over-year change+3.1%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$1,177 to $1,590/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
73110	Midwest City	$1,197	+3.7%	18.3%
73135	Oklahoma City	$1,351	+3.3%	10.6%
73115	Del City	$1,191	-0.7%	8.1%
73020	Choctaw	$1,590	+1.0%	7.0%
73130	Midwest City	$1,469	+9.2%	5.4%
73117	Oklahoma City	$1,288	—	0.8%
73111	Oklahoma City	$1,177	+3.3%	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,311/mo

Home price / national median income3.1x

Annual rent / national median income18.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$3/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$221,765 (+2.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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