Serving 208 students in grades 5-6, Purcell Middle School 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 was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
12%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
60%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
48%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
How many students attend Purcell Middle School?
208 students attend Purcell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Purcell Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purcell Middle School?
Purcell Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Purcell Middle School offer ?
Purcell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Purcell Middle School part of?
Purcell Middle School is part of Purcell School District.
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