CENTRAL MS

1201 Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard
Lawton, OK 73507

www.lawtonps.org

955 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School, located at 1201 NW Fort Sill Blvd in Lawton, Oklahoma, is a key component of the Lawton Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the transitional adolescent years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational approach, aiming to prepare its students for the rigor of high school while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that build character and community.

As part of the larger Lawton Public Schools system, Central Middle School benefits from district-wide resources and a commitment to integrating technology and modern pedagogical strategies into the classroom. The school maintains a focus on creating a supportive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. By providing a structured curriculum and access to professional staff, Central Middle School strives to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its student body, ensuring they are well-equipped for their future educational pathways.

955

Total Students

61.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	273
Black	168
Asian	14
Two or More	155
American Indian	46
Pacific Islander	17

White
282 (29.5%)
Hispanic
273 (28.6%)
Black
168 (17.6%)
Two or More
155 (16.2%)
American Indian
46 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
17 (1.8%)
Asian
14 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LAWTON
Phone:	(580)355-8544
Website:	http://www.lawtonps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	955
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 307

Grade 7 323

Grade 8 325