Serving 315 students in grades 6-8, Purcell Jhs 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 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Purcell Jhs's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Purcell Jhs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Purcell Jhs is 0.67, 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
#909 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
32%
19%
Black
n/a
8%
White
45%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Purcell Jhs's ranking?
Purcell Jhs is ranked #909 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Purcell Jhs?
315 students attend Purcell Jhs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Purcell Jhs students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purcell Jhs?
Purcell Jhs has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Purcell Jhs offer ?
Purcell Jhs offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Purcell Jhs part of?
Purcell Jhs is part of Purcell School District.
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