Middle Schools in Purcell

The middle school landscape in Purcell, Oklahoma is relatively straightforward, with only one school serving students in grades 7-8: Purcell Junior High School. This school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and performance rating over the past few years, ranging from 77th out of 171 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 173rd out of 228 in 2018-2019, with a 3-out-of-5-star rating in the most recent two school years.

Academically, Purcell Junior High School is performing slightly above the state average in both 7th-grade OSTP/Mathematics (26% proficient or better) and 8th-grade OSTP/Science (37% proficient or better). The school's diverse student population, with 42.9% White, 34.19% Hispanic, and 4.52% Native American students, provides a rich learning environment. However, the high percentage of students (58.39%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates a significant economically disadvantaged population, which may present unique challenges in terms of resource allocation and support services.

Despite these challenges, the school appears to be allocating resources effectively, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.7 and per-student spending of $8,363 in the 2018-2019 school year. While more context on how these metrics compare to other schools in the Purcell district or the state would be helpful, the data suggests that Purcell Junior High School is making a concerted effort to support the educational needs of its diverse student population.