Serving 362 students in grades 7-8, 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center's student population of 362 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#604 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
16%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center's ranking?
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center is ranked #604 out of 1,680 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center?
362 students attend 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center?
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center offer ?
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is 7th And 8th Grade Academic Center part of?
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center is part of Poteau School District.
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