The top reported proficiency rate is 22% in Science. The lowest is 12% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Bristow Ms
Bristow Middle School serves students in sixth through eighth grade in the small town of Bristow, Oklahoma, a community with a historic downtown centered on a Town Square that opens onto Route 66. The town retains a small-town character shaped by its roots in agriculture and oil, and it has begun drawing new industry, with a defense contractor expected to open a jet engine production line nearby. The school sits within the fabric of the town, alongside two elementary schools and a high school, rather than on a separated campus.
The middle school enrolls a few hundred students. The student body is predominantly white, with a large share identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native, smaller groups identifying as two or more races, Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available, and information on students receiving special education services or English learner support was also missing from this report.
On the Oklahoma School Testing Program assessments, a small share of students scored at the proficient or advanced level across math, English language arts, and science in the most recent testing year. In sixth grade math and English, as well as seventh and eighth grade math and English, proficiency rates were low, meaning the vast majority of students scored below the state's proficiency benchmark. Eighth grade science results followed a similar pattern. The state changed the cut scores for math and English assessments in this testing cycle, which makes it difficult to directly compare results to prior years, but the current figures indicate that the school is working from a low academic starting point in all tested subjects.
When placed alongside other districts in Creek County, Bristow Middle School's overall proficiency index falls in the bottom quartile. That position reflects a school where most students are not yet meeting state learning standards in core academic areas. A parent considering this school will want to look into the specific supports the school offers for students who are behind, including intervention programs, tutoring, and small-group instruction.
The school environment data, including chronic absenteeism rates and disciplinary actions, was not available, so it is not possible to assess those dimensions of school life from this report. Similarly, there is no information on the range of elective courses, extracurricular activities, or special programs the school offers. A family may wish to visit the school or speak with the principal to learn about academic supports, enrichment opportunities, and the overall climate for students.
The community of Bristow provides an array of civic anchors, including a large park with a lake and a Works Progress Administration amphitheater, a performing arts center, a historical train depot museum, and a public library. These are resources the school may draw on for field trips, performances, and community partnerships, though no specific connection was documented in the data.
Overall, Bristow Middle School sits in a stable small town with some economic development on the horizon, but academic performance is low relative to other schools in the county. For families who prioritize a middle school that is integrated into a historic, walkable town center, this school fits that setting. For those seeking strong academic outcomes measured by state tests, the current picture gives reason to investigate further.
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