Serving 689 students in grades 8-9, 8th And 9th Grade Academy 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 12% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
8th And 9th Grade Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
8th And 9th Grade Academy's student population of 689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
8th And 9th Grade Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 8th And 9th Grade Academy is 0.79, which is more 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
#1303 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
19%
8%
White
26%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
28%
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 is 8th And 9th Grade Academy's ranking?
8th And 9th Grade Academy is ranked #1303 out of 1,652 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend 8th And 9th Grade Academy?
689 students attend 8th And 9th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of 8th And 9th Grade Academy students are Two or more races, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 8th And 9th Grade Academy?
8th And 9th Grade Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does 8th And 9th Grade Academy offer ?
8th And 9th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is 8th And 9th Grade Academy part of?
8th And 9th Grade Academy is part of Muskogee School District.
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