Serving 713 students in grades 6-8, Alcott Middle 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 is 17% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alcott Middle School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alcott Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcott Middle School is 0.67, 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
#904 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alcott Middle School's ranking?
Alcott Middle School is ranked #904 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Alcott Middle School often compared to?
Alcott Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whittier Middle School, Irving Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Alcott Middle School?
713 students attend Alcott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Alcott Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alcott Middle School?
Alcott Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Alcott Middle School offer ?
Alcott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alcott Middle School part of?
Alcott Middle School is part of Norman School District.
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