Serving 183 students in grades 5-6, Beggs Upper Elementary 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
183 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
21%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
23%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% OK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% OK state average).
How many students attend Beggs Upper Elementary School?
183 students attend Beggs Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Beggs Upper Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beggs Upper Elementary School?
Beggs Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beggs Upper Elementary School offer ?
Beggs Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Beggs Upper Elementary School part of?
Beggs Upper Elementary School is part of Beggs School District.
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