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Dibble MS

Grades 05–08 · Middle · Blanchard, OK · NCES 400987002409

At a glance

Reported students

190

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

10.75

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Oklahoma middle enrollment

31st percentile

Compared with 358 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

238

Dibble MS: 190 reported students.

State peer staffing position

80th percentile

17.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
164
Teachers (FTE)
9.49
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1

What the reported data says about Dibble MS

Dibble MS is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Blanchard. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Dibble. NCES reports 190 students for 2024–25.

Among 358 middle schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 310 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, above the Oklahoma median of 15.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.3%). English learners represent 9.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Dibble MS

  1. 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.52 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
9.1%
Students with disabilities
22.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
76.3%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1.52
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White65.8%
  • Hispanic15.3%
  • Black4.2%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native7.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial7.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Dibble MS

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Dibble ES

Elementary · Dibble

PK–04335under 0.1 mi
Dibble HS

High · Dibble

09–12238under 0.1 mi
Blanchard Intermediate ES

Elementary · Blanchard

03–054607.6 mi
Blanchard MS

Middle · Blanchard

06–084547.7 mi
Middleberg Public School

Elementary · Middleberg

PK–083097.9 mi
Washington MS

Middle · Washington

06–082778.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Dibble MS

What grades does Dibble MS serve?

Dibble MS reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Dibble.

How many students attend Dibble MS?

Dibble MS reported 190 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 358 Oklahoma middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 164 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Dibble MS?

The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 190 students and 10.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 15.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Dibble MS a public, charter, or magnet school?

Dibble MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dibble attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Dibble MS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

76.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Dibble MS in?

Dibble MS is part of Dibble, based in Blanchard, OK, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Dibble MS?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dibble ES (under 0.1 mi), Dibble HS (under 0.1 mi), Blanchard Intermediate ES (7.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.