Serving 290 students in grades 6-8, Checotah MiddleSchool 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 15% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than 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 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Checotah MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Checotah MiddleSchool's student population of 290 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Checotah MiddleSchool 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 Checotah MiddleSchool is 0.61, 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
#1163 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
33%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
2%
8%
White
53%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Checotah MiddleSchool's ranking?
Checotah MiddleSchool is ranked #1163 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Checotah MiddleSchool?
290 students attend Checotah MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Checotah MiddleSchool students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Checotah MiddleSchool?
Checotah MiddleSchool has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Checotah MiddleSchool offer ?
Checotah MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Checotah MiddleSchool part of?
Checotah MiddleSchool is part of Checotah School District.
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