Serving 490 students in grades 5-6, Altus Intermediate School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is higher 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 56% 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: 5-6
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altus Intermediate School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Altus Intermediate School 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 Altus Intermediate School is 0.64, 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
#647 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
40%
20%
Black
6%
8%
White
44%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
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 Altus Intermediate School's ranking?
Altus Intermediate School is ranked #647 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Altus Intermediate School often compared to?
Altus Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Navajo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Altus Intermediate School?
490 students attend Altus Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Altus Intermediate School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altus Intermediate School?
Altus Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Altus Intermediate School offer ?
Altus Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Altus Intermediate School part of?
Altus Intermediate School is part of Altus School District.
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