The top reported proficiency rate is 61% in Science. The lowest is 31% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Fort Gibson Ms
Fort Gibson MS is a public middle school serving grades six through eight in the small historic town of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, within the Fort Gibson Public Schools district. The school sits on South Ross Avenue, and the town itself is a compact, low-density community of modest size that has seen a slight population decline in recent decades. Manufacturing and health care anchor the local economy, and the town’s identity is shaped by its origins as a military garrison, the Fort Gibson Historic Site, and the nearby national cemetery. The built environment is car-oriented, with commercial activity concentrated along the highway corridors, and street life is minimal, typical of a small Oklahoma town.
The student body at this middle school is diverse in heritage but leans heavily toward two groups: American Indian or Alaska Native students and White students together make up the vast majority, with a notable share of students identifying with two or more races. Smaller populations of Hispanic and Black students are also present. The school’s enrollment is what you would expect for a mid-sized middle school in the region. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the number of students with disabilities or identified as English learners, was not available in the state reporting, so a family looking into student support resources may want to ask the school directly about those programs.
On state assessments, the picture varies by subject and grade. In mathematics, across all three grades, roughly two out of five students scored at the proficient level or above on the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP), though the sixth-grade rate was higher than the seventh-grade rate. In English language arts, the sixth grade performed better, with roughly half of students meeting the standard, while seventh and eighth grades saw a noticeably lower share. The eighth-grade science results were stronger, with a substantial majority of students reaching proficiency. It is worth noting that Oklahoma changed its cut scores for math and ELA in this testing cycle, so direct comparison to prior years is not straightforward. Overall, when averaged across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s proficiency index places it in the top quartile among districts in Muskogee County, meaning it performs above the midpoint for the county. That is a meaningful signal for a family weighing options in the area.
Because this is a middle school, there is no graduation rate to report, and the school does not offer high school-level measures like AP or dual credit. The available data does not include information on course access, staffing ratios, or discipline incidents, so those details would require follow-up with the school.
Housing in the Fort Gibson ZIP code is moderately priced relative to the national typical home value, and slightly above the Oklahoma state typical value, based on recent estimates. The local housing market shows modest year-over-year appreciation. Rent in the area is estimated to be notably cheaper than a mortgage payment on a typical home, which may appeal to families who prefer renting while their children are in middle school. The national economic context shows a 30-year fixed mortgage rate around the level common in mid-2026, and the unemployment rate is typical for the period.
The district itself recently invested in facility improvements. In 2023, voters approved a bond issue that funded a new safe room and storm shelter at the high school, along with renovations to the football stadium and other upgrades. That bond work signals ongoing attention to campus safety and infrastructure, which may matter to families who prioritize those aspects.
For a parent or resident trying to understand this school: Fort Gibson MS is a middle school with a student body that reflects the town’s demographic composition, with a strong Native American and White presence. Its state test scores are above the typical level for Muskogee County districts, particularly in science and in sixth-grade reading and math, though performance drops in the upper grades in English language arts. The town is a quiet, low-density historic community with a modest housing market, and the district has shown a willingness to fund capital improvements. The biggest unknowns are the detailed student support statistics and program offerings, which are not captured in the available public data.
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