Serving 439 students in grades 7-8, Puterbaugh 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 29% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Top Rankings
Puterbaugh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#771 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
4%
8%
White
45%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
19%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puterbaugh Middle School's ranking?
Puterbaugh Middle School is ranked #771 out of 1,652 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Puterbaugh Middle School?
439 students attend Puterbaugh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Puterbaugh Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puterbaugh Middle School?
Puterbaugh Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Puterbaugh Middle School offer ?
Puterbaugh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Puterbaugh Middle School part of?
Puterbaugh Middle School is part of Mcalester School District.
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