Serving 113 students in grades 7-9, Okarche Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okarche Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Okarche Junior High School's student population of 113 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Okarche Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okarche Junior High School is 0.19, 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
#431 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okarche Junior High School's ranking?
Okarche Junior High School is ranked #431 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Okarche Junior High School?
113 students attend Okarche Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Okarche Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okarche Junior High School?
Okarche Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Okarche Junior High School offer ?
Okarche Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Okarche Junior High School part of?
Okarche Junior High School is part of Okarche School District.
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