Serving 502 students in grades 5-6, Altus Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altus Intermediate School's student population of 502 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Altus Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altus Intermediate School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#414 out of 1674 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
41%
19%
Black
6%
8%
White
42%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altus Intermediate School's ranking?
Altus Intermediate School is ranked #414 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Altus Intermediate School often compared to?
Altus Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Navajo Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Altus Intermediate School?
502 students attend Altus Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Altus Intermediate School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altus Intermediate School?
Altus Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Altus Intermediate School offer ?
Altus Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Altus Intermediate School part of?
Altus Intermediate School is part of Altus School District.
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