Serving 752 students in grades 8, Owasso 8th Grade Center 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 26% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 47% 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: 8
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owasso 8th Grade Center's student population of 752 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Owasso 8th Grade Center 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 Owasso 8th Grade Center is 0.67, 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
#652 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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 Owasso 8th Grade Center's ranking?
Owasso 8th Grade Center is ranked #652 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Owasso 8th Grade Center?
752 students attend Owasso 8th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Owasso 8th Grade Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owasso 8th Grade Center?
Owasso 8th Grade Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Owasso 8th Grade Center offer ?
Owasso 8th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Owasso 8th Grade Center part of?
Owasso 8th Grade Center is part of Owasso School District.
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