Serving 581 students in grades 7-9, Ada Junior High School 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 14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ADA JHS's attendance zone covers the entire district of Ada, OK, encompassing approximately 13.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 3.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ada Junior High School's student population of 581 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ada Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ada Junior High School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1315 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
22%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
3%
8%
White
39%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ada Junior High School's ranking?
Ada Junior High School is ranked #1315 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Ada Junior High School often compared to?
Ada Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byng Junior High School, Ada High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Ada Junior High School?
581 students attend Ada Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Ada Junior High School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ada Junior High School?
Ada Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ada Junior High School offer ?
Ada Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ada Junior High School part of?
Ada Junior High School is part of Ada School District.
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