Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School

Summary:

Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School is a public charter virtual middle school located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 292 students. The school is part of the Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter) district, which is ranked 172 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance has been mixed in recent years. In the 2020-2021 school year, the school performed relatively well, ranking 99 out of 407 Oklahoma middle schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's ranking and rating have since declined, with the school ranking 143 out of 189 middle schools and receiving a 1-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's test scores in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have also been mixed compared to the state and district averages. For example, the school's 7th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 17% in the 2023-2024 school year was significantly lower than the 36% rate at Barnsdall Middle School, which is located about 17 miles away.

The school serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 64.04% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the rates at nearby schools like Barnsdall Middle School (55.56%) and Caney Valley Middle School (56.14%). Additionally, the school's spending per student in the 2018-2019 school year was $5,001, which is lower than the spending at nearby traditional public middle schools like Nowata Middle School ($9,091) and Caney Valley Middle School ($7,390).

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 6-8

2425 Nowata Pl
Bartlesville, OK 74006-4006

(918) 200-9359

District: Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter)

SchoolDigger Rank:
143^rd of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,775

Student/teacher ratio: 23.6

Number of students: 292

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.9%

Hispanic:

12.7%

African American:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School ranks worse than 75.7% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.9%), Hispanic (12.7%), African American (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School is 23.6. (See more...)

Compare Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School employs 12.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School is $7,775.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School 143^rd of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2016	41.50	212^th	332	36.1%
2017	37.57	153^rd	238	35.7%
2018	42.07	138^th	233	40.8%
2019	31.53	165^th	228	27.6%
2021	62.15	99^th	407	75.7%
2022	33.41	109^th	171	36.3%
2023	31.00	101^st	149	32.2%
2024	24.25	143^rd	189	24.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.27	191^st	278	31.3%

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Rank History for White students at Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.94	69^th	257	73.2%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	157	10	5	16	28	2	27	245
2016	154	14	1	17	24	0	31	241
2017	184	15	1	30	25	0	33	288
2018	216	19	2	37	35	0	37	346
2019	195	21	2	34	31	3	31	317
2020	154	23	1	35	20	2	32	267
2021	233	33	2	56	28	7	61	420
2022	211	35	3	64	43	1	45	402
2023	168	29	3	39	27	0	36	302
2024	169	32	3	37	22	0	29	292

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	245	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	241	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	288	n/a	n/a	36.8
2018	346	n/a	n/a	29.8
2019	317	n/a	n/a	60.3
2020	267	n/a	n/a	56.6
2021	420	10.8	38.6	50.5
2022	402	10.0	40.2	49.8
2023	302	10.0	30.2	57.3
2024	292	12.3	23.6	64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	245	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	241	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	288	n/a	n/a	36.8
2018	346	n/a	n/a	29.8
2019	317	n/a	n/a	60.3
2020	267	n/a	n/a	56.6
2021	420	10.8	38.6	50.5
2022	402	10.0	40.2	49.8
2023	302	10.0	30.2	57.3
2024	292	12.3	23.6	64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$5,001
2020	$5,226
2021	$5,784
2022	$7,794
2023	$7,775

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 165^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 101^st of 149 Middle schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School)	18	23	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter))	18	23	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	36	26	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School)	37	23	14%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter))	37	23	14%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School)	29	22	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter))	29	22	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School)	14	8	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter))	14	8	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School)	49	40	9%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter))	49	40	9%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	40	35	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	317	302	4.7%
African American	21	29	38.1%
American Indian	31	27	12.9%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	34	39	14.7%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	195	168	13.8%
Two or More Races	31	36	16.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.3%	57.3%	3%

Schools Near Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)			OSTP Mathematics (2024)			OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-8	2425 Nowata Pl	Bartlesville	74006	Washington County	Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(918) 200-9359	292	12	23.6	64.0%	169 (57.9%)	32 (11.0%)	37 (12.7%)	3 (1.0%)	22 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.9%)	24.2	143^rd of 189 public middle schools	24.3%		31	101^st of 149 public middle schools	32.2%	42		39.0			17.0		37.0	$7,775
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	815 SE Delaware	Bartlesville	74003	Washington County	Bartlesville	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 336-9302	669	47	14.3	60.4%	361 (54.0%)	31 (4.6%)	63 (9.4%)	11 (1.6%)	63 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	140 (20.9%)	32.1	126^th of 189 public middle schools	33.3%		35.6	92^nd of 149 public middle schools	38.3%	34	48.0	37.0	37.0	55.0	31.0	17.0	30.0	$9,410
Madison Middle School	Public	6-8	5900 Baylor Drive	Bartlesville	74006	Washington County	Bartlesville	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 333-4444	716	43	16.8	62.0%	369 (51.5%)	25 (3.5%)	95 (13.3%)	23 (3.2%)	91 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	113 (15.8%)	27.5	135^th of 189 public middle schools	28.6%		21.1	121^st of 149 public middle schools	18.8%	14	38.0	43.0	44.0	34.0	31.0	24.0	29.0	$8,399
Dewey Middle School	Public	6-8	One Bulldogger Road	Dewey	74029	Washington County	Dewey	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 534-0111	260	18	14.4	61.9%	159 (61.2%)	7 (2.7%)	23 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (16.9%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.0%)								(n/a)								$8,232
Caney Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	696 Wyandotte Ave	Ramona	74061	Washington County	Caney Valley	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 536-2705	171	15	11.4	56.1%	85 (49.7%)	1 (0.6%)	20 (11.7%)	4 (2.3%)	32 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (17.0%)								(n/a)								$13,760
Barnsdall Middle School	Public	6-8	200 S 8th St	Barnsdall	74002	Osage County	Barnsdall	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(918) 847-2271	81	6	13.9	55.6%	40 (49.4%)	1 (1.2%)	6 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (39.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)					36.0			$7,875
Nowata Middle School	Public	6-8	707 West Osage Avenue	Nowata	74048	Nowata County	Nowata	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 273-1346	165	11	15.5	80.0%	56 (33.9%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.1%)	3 (1.8%)	57 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (22.4%)								(n/a)								$11,752

Frequently Asked Questions about Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School

What district is Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School in?

Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter)

How many students attend Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 292 students attended Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School.

Is Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School a good school?

Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.3% of Oklahoma middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School?

Students at Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School are 58% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races, 8% American Indian, 1% Asian.

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