Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
197 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
96%
8%
White
n/a
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
48%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
How many students attend Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School?
197 students attend Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School?
Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School offer ?
Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School part of?
Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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