Serving 655 students in grades 7-8, East Central 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 2% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Central Jhs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Central Jhs's student population of 655 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Central 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 East Central Jhs is 0.62, 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
#1657 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
59%
19%
Black
13%
8%
White
9%
46%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
8%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 East Central Jhs's ranking?
East Central Jhs is ranked #1657 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend East Central Jhs?
655 students attend East Central Jhs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of East Central Jhs students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Central Jhs?
East Central Jhs has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Central Jhs offer ?
East Central Jhs offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is East Central Jhs part of?
East Central Jhs is part of Tulsa School District.
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