Serving 51 students in grades 7-8, Fort Towson Junior High 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Towson Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Towson Junior High School's student population of 51 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Towson Junior High 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 Fort Towson Junior High School is 0.65, 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
#1458 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
37%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
8%
8%
White
45%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Towson Junior High School's ranking?
Fort Towson Junior High School is ranked #1458 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Fort Towson Junior High School?
51 students attend Fort Towson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fort Towson Junior High School students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Towson Junior High School?
Fort Towson Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fort Towson Junior High School offer ?
Fort Towson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fort Towson Junior High School part of?
Fort Towson Junior High School is part of Fort Towson School District.
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