Serving 112 students in grades 7-9, Okarche Junior High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Okarche JHS encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 154 square miles in Okarche, OK. Families typically experience a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okarche Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Okarche Junior High School's student population of 112 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Okarche Junior High 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 Okarche Junior High School is 0.27, 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
#807 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Okarche Junior High School's ranking?
Okarche Junior High School is ranked #807 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Okarche Junior High School?
112 students attend Okarche Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Okarche Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Okarche Junior High School?
Okarche Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Okarche Junior High School offer ?
Okarche Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okarche Junior High School part of?
Okarche Junior High School is part of Okarche School District.
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