MIDWEST CITY-DEL CITY

Midwest City-Del City is a suburban school district in Oklahoma County serving 12,584 students across 21 schools with a teaching staff of 731 educators. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1, which is consistent with state norms.

Academically, Midwest City-Del City performs below state averages on standardized assessments. Math proficiency stands at 13.9% compared to the state average of 24.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 17.9% against the state average of 25.0%. These gaps indicate significant academic performance disparities relative to the broader Oklahoma system.

The district demonstrates strength in one metric: its graduation rate of 91.0% exceeds the state average of 88.7%, suggesting above-average completion outcomes despite lower proficiency measures.

A notable challenge is chronic absenteeism at 31.9%, which represents a substantial portion of the student population missing instructional time regularly. This elevated absenteeism rate may contribute to the lower proficiency outcomes.

Demographically, Midwest City-Del City serves a diverse student population with relatively balanced representation across racial groups: 30.0% White, 30.1% Black, 18.8% Hispanic, and 0.8% Asian students. This demographic composition reflects significant diversity within the suburban district. The combination of lower academic proficiency, high chronic absenteeism, and above-average graduation rates suggests the district may benefit from targeted interventions addressing attendance patterns and foundational academic skills.