Serving 938 students in grades 6-8, James L. Capps Middle 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 12% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 938 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James L. Capps Middle School serves the northeast part of Oklahoma City, covering an area of approximately 12.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
James L. Capps Middle School's student population of 938 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
938 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
James L. Capps Middle 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 James L. Capps Middle School is 0.71, 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
#1221 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 James L. Capps Middle School's ranking?
James L. Capps Middle School is ranked #1221 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are James L. Capps Middle School often compared to?
James L. Capps Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfield Middle School, Cooper Middle School, Hefner Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend James L. Capps Middle School?
938 students attend James L. Capps Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of James L. Capps Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James L. Capps Middle School?
James L. Capps Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does James L. Capps Middle School offer ?
James L. Capps Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James L. Capps Middle School part of?
James L. Capps Middle School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is James L. Capps Middle School located?
James L. Capps Middle School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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