Pickett-center Public School (Closed 2012)
Pickett-center Public School served 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 68%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 68%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
106 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
54%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
17%
Black
1%
9%
White
39%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pickett-Center School District
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, OK Dept. of Education
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