Serving 509 students in grades 5-6, Altus Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Altus Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Altus, OK, encompassing approximately 245.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 11.6 miles and the furthest edge at 22.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altus Intermediate School's student population of 509 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Altus Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altus Intermediate School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altus Intermediate School's ranking?
Altus Intermediate School is ranked #557 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Altus Intermediate School often compared to?
Altus Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Navajo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Altus Intermediate School?
509 students attend Altus Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Altus Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Altus Intermediate School?
Altus Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Altus Intermediate School offer ?
Altus Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Altus Intermediate School part of?
Altus Intermediate School is part of Altus School District.
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