At a glance
Reported students
662
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 358 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
509
Mary Golda Ross MS: 662 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
17:1 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
- 787
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Mary Golda Ross MS
Mary Golda Ross MS is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Oklahoma City. It is one of 59 current school records connected to Oklahoma City. NCES reports 662 students for 2024–25.
Among 358 middle schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 310 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (6.6%). English learners represent 63.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. 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 Mary Golda Ross MS
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 63.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White6.6%
- Hispanic79%
- Black6.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.8%
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.
Other schools in Oklahoma City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Capitol Hill MS
Middle · Grades 05–08
651 reported students
Webster MS
Middle · Grades 05–08
676 reported students
John Marshall MS
Middle · Grades 05–08
698 reported students
Southeast MS
Middle · Grades 05–08
596 reported students
Moon MS
Middle · Grades 05–08
588 reported students
Rogers MS
Middle · Grades 05–08
518 reported students
Public schools near Mary Golda Ross MS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt MS Middle · Oklahoma City | 05–08 | 858 | 1.4 mi |
| Capitol Hill MS Middle · Oklahoma City | 05–08 | 651 | 2.3 mi |
| Santa Fe South West MS Middle · Charter · Santa Fe South Charter | 05–08 | 321 | 2.8 mi |
| Jefferson MS Middle · Oklahoma City | 05–08 | 834 | 3 mi |
| Wheeler MS Middle · Oklahoma City | 05–08 | 510 | 3.1 mi |
| Emerson South MS Middle · Oklahoma City | 06–08 | 84 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mary Golda Ross MS
What grades does Mary Golda Ross MS serve?
Mary Golda Ross MS reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Oklahoma City.
How many students attend Mary Golda Ross MS?
Mary Golda Ross MS reported 662 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 358 Oklahoma middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 787 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mary Golda Ross MS?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 662 students and 38.99 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 Mary Golda Ross MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mary Golda Ross MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oklahoma City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mary Golda Ross MS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.3% 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 Mary Golda Ross MS in?
Mary Golda Ross MS is part of Oklahoma City, based in Oklahoma City, OK, which operates 59 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mary Golda Ross MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roosevelt MS (1.4 mi), Capitol Hill MS (2.3 mi), Santa Fe South West MS (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.