Serving 45 students in grades 7-8, Fort Towson 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Towson Jhs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Towson Jhs's student population of 45 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Towson 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 Fort Towson Jhs is 0.75, which is more 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
#1474 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
20%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
9%
8%
White
40%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
14%
8%
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 Fort Towson Jhs's ranking?
Fort Towson Jhs is ranked #1474 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Fort Towson Jhs?
45 students attend Fort Towson Jhs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Fort Towson Jhs students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Towson Jhs?
Fort Towson Jhs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fort Towson Jhs offer ?
Fort Towson Jhs offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fort Towson Jhs part of?
Fort Towson Jhs is part of Fort Towson School District.
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