Serving 344 students in grades 4-6, Jay Upper Es 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jay Upper Es's student population of 344 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jay Upper Es 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 Jay Upper Es 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
#1371 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
51%
12%
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
1%
8%
White
23%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Jay Upper Es's ranking?
Jay Upper Es is ranked #1371 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Jay Upper Es?
344 students attend Jay Upper Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Jay Upper Es students are American Indian, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jay Upper Es?
Jay Upper Es has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jay Upper Es offer ?
Jay Upper Es offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Jay Upper Es part of?
Jay Upper Es is part of Jay School District.
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