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Irving Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 775 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 24, 2011

My daughter has been at Irving for a year and a half. She loves it there and has flourished. I can tell that she respects her teachers and thinks they respect her. I can easily check up in her grades. When she got off track with choices at school, I was contacted by teachers. We were able to steer her back and I felt the teachers were supportive of my daughter and myself. I would be comfortable to request a meeting with teachers at any time. My daughter is now involved with sports and I'm impressed with the coach. I have observed him emphasize character to his team, not just sports strategies. We're happy!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2009

this school is great all the teachedrs can become your best friends they have great curricular outstanding acheivments and more
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 8, 2008

I am a student at this school and i absolutly love it. The teachers are very sweet, and care for each and every one of us. They all push as to do a good job. And when we do do are very best the reward us. I love it!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 4, 2008

I go to Irving and I think its a great school...it gives us(the student body) an opportunity to be a little more independent and not rely on our teachers so much. If a parent still must be involved they can sign up for parent connect that gives them constant updates on students grades, assignments, and activities. Irving is a great place to be and I can't wait till next year! Go IMS!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 25, 2007

The school is not emotionally, or physically safe for middle school students. The teachers care a lot but the kids are left without enough supervision at recess, lunch, and in the halls between classes. They are left to their own resources, and are not specifically taught how to solve conflict respectfully. Instead when conflict occurs the school just 'puts out the fire' and moves on. This creates a very emotionally threatening environment for students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2006

Great Teachers who really care, well-balanced ciriculum, and many opportunities for students to suceed.
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

242 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

238 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

182 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

179 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

206 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

205 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

211 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian79%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged96%

Reading

All Students82%
Female87%
Male79%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian68%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian89%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged95%

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian83%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian84%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged93%

Reading

All Students85%
Female88%
Male84%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian84%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 71% 57%
Black 11% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 9% 19%
Hispanic 5% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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125 Vicksburg Ave
Norman, OK 73071
Phone: (405) 366-5941

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