Serving 111 students in grades 7-8, Pawhuska 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
45%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
7%
8%
White
35%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Pawhuska Junior High School?
111 students attend Pawhuska Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Pawhuska Junior High School students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pawhuska Junior High School?
Pawhuska Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pawhuska Junior High School offer ?
Pawhuska Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pawhuska Junior High School part of?
Pawhuska Junior High School is part of Pawhuska School District.
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