Serving 116 students in grades 6-8, Velma-alma MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Velma-alma MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Velma-alma MiddleSchool's student population of 116 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Velma-alma MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Velma-alma MiddleSchool is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
1%
8%
White
65%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
22%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Velma-alma MiddleSchool's ranking?
Velma-alma MiddleSchool is ranked #937 out of 1,674 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Velma-alma MiddleSchool?
116 students attend Velma-alma MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Velma-alma MiddleSchool students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Velma-alma MiddleSchool?
Velma-alma MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Velma-alma MiddleSchool offer ?
Velma-alma MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Velma-alma MiddleSchool part of?
Velma-alma MiddleSchool is part of Velma-Alma School District.
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