Serving 60 students in grades 7-8, Fort Towson 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Towson JHS's attendance zone covers the entire Fort Towson school district, encompassing approximately 151.7 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Towson Junior High School's student population of 60 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fort Towson 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 Fort Towson Junior High School is 0.67, 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
#1453 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
31%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Towson Junior High School's ranking?
Fort Towson Junior High School is ranked #1453 out of 1,652 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 25% OK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Fort Towson Junior High School?
60 students attend Fort Towson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fort Towson Junior High School students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Towson Junior High School?
Fort Towson Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fort Towson Junior High School offer ?
Fort Towson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Towson Junior High School part of?
Fort Towson Junior High School is part of Fort Towson School District.
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