Will Rogers Middle and High School, located at 3909 E. 5th Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was built by Tulsa ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in 1939 using WPA workers and designed by Joseph R. Koberling, Jr. and Leon B. Senter. It was named for the humorist Will Rogers, who died in 1935, along with Wiley Post in a plane crash.
Serving 652 students in grades 6-8, Will Rogers College Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Will Rogers College Middle School's student population of 652 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1939
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Will Rogers College Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Will Rogers College Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1635 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
69%
20%
Black
8%
8%
White
12%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Will Rogers College Middle School's ranking?
Will Rogers College Middle School is ranked #1635 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Will Rogers College Middle School often compared to?
Will Rogers College Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Middle School, Edison Preparatory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Will Rogers College Middle School?
652 students attend Will Rogers College Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Will Rogers College Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Will Rogers College Middle School?
Will Rogers College Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Will Rogers College Middle School offer ?
Will Rogers College Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Will Rogers College Middle School part of?
Will Rogers College Middle School is part of Tulsa School District.
In what neighborhood is Will Rogers College Middle School located?
Will Rogers College Middle School is located in the Turner Park neighborhood of Tulsa, OK. There are 1 other public schools located in Turner Park.
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