Serving 182 students in grades 7-8, Okmulgee 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
38%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
20%
8%
White
31%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% OK state average).
How many students attend Okmulgee Junior High School?
182 students attend Okmulgee Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Okmulgee Junior High School students are American Indian, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okmulgee Junior High School?
Okmulgee Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Okmulgee Junior High School offer ?
Okmulgee Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Okmulgee Junior High School part of?
Okmulgee Junior High School is part of Okmulgee School District.
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