The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in Science. The lowest is 17% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Mangum Ms
Mangum MS serves students from fifth through eighth grade in the Mangum Public Schools district, a small rural system in the county seat of Greer County. The school is located in a town that has seen slow population decline over recent decades, with a historic downtown district listed on the National Register of Historic Places and an economy anchored by county government and the long-running Mangum Brick Plant. The school itself sits in a compact residential area near the town center, reflecting the community's pattern of civic and educational institutions embedded within walking distance of each other rather than separated onto distant campuses.
The student body is small, with enrollment spread across grades six through eight; fifth grade shows no enrolled students in the reported data. The racial and ethnic composition is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic presence and smaller shares of students who identify as two or more races, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, or Asian. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available in the data provided, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these support structures.
State testing results from the most recent school year show that overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places the school above the midpoint relative to districts in Greer County, though the absolute rates are low. In English language arts, roughly one in six students scored at the proficient or advanced level in each of grades six, seven, and eight. Math proficiency rates varied by grade, with a lower share in seventh grade and a somewhat higher share in eighth, but still below a third of students meeting the bar. Science testing is administered only in eighth grade, and there nearly half of students reached proficiency, notably stronger than the math and ELA figures. Oklahoma changed its cut scores for math and ELA assessments in this testing cycle, which the data flags as affecting trend comparability; the school's results may reflect a reset standard rather than a decline.
Because Mangum MS is a middle school only, there is no graduation rate to report. The school environment data, including chronic absenteeism, discipline, course access, staffing, and attendance, were not present in the available information. Families considering this school may want to inquire about these areas directly.
Housing in the area is inexpensive compared to state and national benchmarks. The typical home value in the zip code is well below the Oklahoma average, and the national median is several times higher. This affordability reflects the rural and economically modest character of the region. The county is not a fast-growing market; home values have seen a decline over the past year, consistent with the area's population trend.
Overall, Mangum MS offers a small, community-centered setting in a town where civic life revolves around the historic downtown, the county courthouse, and annual events like the Rattlesnake Derby. The academic picture shows room for improvement, particularly in math and English language arts, while eighth-grade science stands out as a relative bright spot. For a family that values a close-knit rural school and low housing costs, this is a place to investigate further, especially around the support services and classroom environment that the available data does not cover.
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