The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in Science. The lowest is 23% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Newman Ms
Newman MS is the middle school for Skiatook Public Schools, serving students from sixth through eighth grade. The school is situated in the town of Skiatook, a small city straddling Osage and Tulsa counties roughly twenty miles northwest of Tulsa. Skiatook has a traditional downtown with local shops, restaurants, and antique stores, and its retail core runs along State Highway 20, which directs visitors toward the nearby Skiatook Lake. The town has experienced population growth over recent decades, and its proximity to Tulsa positions it as a growing suburban-adjacent community.
The student body at Newman MS is diverse in its racial and ethnic composition. White students make up just over half of the enrollment, with American Indian or Alaska Native students and students identifying as two or more races each accounting for roughly a fifth of the student population, followed by a smaller share of Hispanic students. Very small numbers of Asian and Black students are also enrolled. Data on economic disadvantage and special education status were not available for this school, so a family looking to understand the share of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch or receiving services under an IEP would need to seek that information directly from the school or district.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, Newman MS students posted results that, when averaged across all tested subjects and grades, placed above the midpoint among districts in Osage County according to a proficiency index. The specific results varied by grade and subject. In math, proficiency rates for sixth grade were near the quarter mark, for seventh grade were just above that, and for eighth grade were notably lower. In English language arts, sixth-grade proficiency rates were near the fifth mark, seventh-grade rates were higher, and eighth-grade rates returned to a lower level. Science is tested only in eighth grade, and the proficiency rate there was markedly higher than the school’s math and ELA results for that grade. Taken together, the pattern shows a middle school where performance on state tests is uneven, with some grades and subjects well below state expectations and others closer to the midpoint. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand the instructional context.
Because Newman MS serves only grades six through eight, there is no graduation rate to report. The school is a regular public school and is not a charter or magnet school. No data were available on chronic absenteeism, discipline, course access, or staffing ratios, so these dimensions of school environment are not described here.
Housing in Skiatook’s ZIP code is moderately priced relative to the national market, with home values and rents both a bit above statewide benchmarks. The estimated typical mortgage payment on a median-valued home would be somewhat higher than the area’s typical rent, a pattern many families weigh when deciding between buying and renting.
The district brief for Skiatook Public Schools turned up no evidence of recent bond elections, curriculum changes, property tax shifts, or other lasting changes that would directly affect a parent’s decision. That part of the picture is stable for now, but families should check with the district office for any new developments. Overall, Newman MS sits in a growing community with a mixed academic profile, and families considering it should look closely at the school’s approach to supporting students in the subjects where outcomes are softer.
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