Serving 975 students in grades 6-8, James L. Capps 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 15% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 975 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James L. Capps Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James L. Capps Middle School's student population of 975 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
975 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James L. Capps 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 James L. Capps Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1210 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
41%
20%
Black
20%
8%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James L. Capps Middle School's ranking?
James L. Capps Middle School is ranked #1210 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are James L. Capps Middle School often compared to?
James L. Capps Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfield Middle School, Hefner Middle School, Cooper Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend James L. Capps Middle School?
975 students attend James L. Capps Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of James L. Capps Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James L. Capps Middle School?
James L. Capps Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does James L. Capps Middle School offer ?
James L. Capps Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James L. Capps Middle School part of?
James L. Capps Middle School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is James L. Capps Middle School located?
James L. Capps Middle School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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