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Puterbaugh Middle School

Summary:

Puterbaugh Middle School is a public middle school in McAlester, Oklahoma, serving 439 students in grades 7-8. The school has a diverse student population, with 45.33% White, 14.35% Hispanic, 16.63% Native American, and 19.13% two or more races.

Puterbaugh Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for 7th and 8th grades. The school has also demonstrated exceptional performance among specific student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for Hispanic, Native American, White, multi-racial, low socioeconomic status, and students with disabilities. While the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, it earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2020-2021 school year, ranking 40th out of 407 Oklahoma middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Puterbaugh Middle School outperforms Parker Intermediate Center in the same district, despite serving a population with a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student is slightly higher than Parker Intermediate Center but lower than the more distant Hartshorne Middle School. Additionally, Puterbaugh Middle School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1100 East South Street
       McAlester, OK  74501-4501

(918) 423-5445

District: McAlester

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 149 Oklahoma Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,755 Help


Students who attend Puterbaugh Middle School usually attend:

High:    McAlester High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.3%
Two or more races:
19.1%
American Indian:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Puterbaugh Middle School ranks better than 53.7% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Puterbaugh Middle School has the largest school student body size in the McAlester School District. Student population at Puterbaugh Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.3%), two or more races (19.1%), American Indian (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the McAlester School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Puterbaugh Middle School is 14.4, which is the lowest among 5 schools in the McAlester School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Puterbaugh Middle School is $13,755, which is the highest among 5 schools in the McAlester School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Puterbaugh Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Puterbaugh Middle School 69th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Puterbaugh Middle School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Puterbaugh Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Puterbaugh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 74.24 79th 521 84.8%
2010 58.80 216th 539 59.9%
2011 63.41 184th 542 66.1%
2015 53.19 127th 297 57.2%
2016 39.21 220th 332 33.7%
2017 35.37 162nd 238 31.9%
2018 36.37 164th 233 29.6%
2019 38.76 144th 228 36.8%
2021 78.51 40th 407 90.2%
2022 40.71 94th 171 45.0%
2023 48.50 69th 149 53.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Puterbaugh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.28 7th 80 91.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Puterbaugh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.58 13th 278 95.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Puterbaugh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.04 11th 34 67.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Puterbaugh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.40 18th 102 82.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Puterbaugh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.58 9th 75 88.0%
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Rank History for White students at Puterbaugh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.34 29th 257 88.7%
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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.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Puterbaugh Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 295 43 0 1 39 n/a n/a 0 378
1989 288 29 0 2 30 n/a n/a 0 349
1990 314 36 1 2 26 n/a n/a 0 379
1991 336 43 2 1 42 n/a n/a 0 424
1992 325 46 3 3 45 n/a n/a 0 422
1993 297 37 2 5 61 n/a n/a 0 402
1994 325 40 2 9 48 n/a n/a 0 424
1995 344 46 2 14 73 n/a n/a 0 479
1996 344 46 2 14 73 n/a n/a 0 479
1997 310 45 3 15 65 n/a n/a 0 438
1998 314 40 4 13 70 n/a n/a 0 441
1999 330 48 1 13 67 n/a n/a 0 459
2000 297 41 1 19 76 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 287 43 1 11 97 n/a n/a 0 439
2002 262 42 3 18 99 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 262 42 3 18 99 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 278 36 0 14 101 n/a n/a 0 429
2005 275 34 2 10 111 n/a n/a 0 432
2006 286 43 2 13 109 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 258 39 3 15 89 n/a n/a 0 404
2008 260 40 6 12 79 n/a n/a 0 397
2009 231 39 4 18 82 n/a n/a 0 374
2010 218 34 3 20 92 n/a n/a 0 367
2011 221 33 4 15 83 1 12 0 369
2012 236 35 8 26 92 1 17 0 415
2013 235 27 2 23 89 4 32 0 412
2014 195 20 3 34 81 4 47 0 384
2015 163 14 7 39 90 3 87 0 403
2016 180 17 2 46 90 3 106 0 444
2017 216 18 2 51 72 0 82 0 441
2018 204 21 2 54 66 1 50 0 398
2019 206 15 2 59 75 2 60 0 419
2020 205 11 3 86 77 0 86 0 468
2021 192 12 2 67 62 0 94 0 429
2022 187 15 2 52 77 0 101 0 434
2023 199 16 2 63 73 2 84 0 439

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 Puterbaugh Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 25.0 15.1 n/a
1989 349 24.5 14.2 n/a
1990 379 20.4 18.5 n/a
1991 424 21.5 19.7 n/a
1992 422 25.1 16.8 30.1
1993 402 25.5 15.8 33.6
1994 424 25.3 16.8 37
1995 479 28.1 17.0 40.1
1996 479 28.1 17.0 40.1
1997 438 30.0 14.6 39
1998 441 31.3 14.1 38.8
1999 459 31.1 14.8 47.3
2000 434 31.5 13.8 52.3
2001 439 31.0 14.2 51.7
2002 424 27.9 15.2 60.6
2003 424 27.9 15.2 60.6
2004 429 25.3 17.0 62
2005 432 27.3 15.8 62
2006 453 30.7 14.8 64.2
2007 404 29.6 13.6 56.2
2008 397 28.2 14.1 52.1
2009 374 23.4 16.0 50.5
2010 367 25.9 14.1 62.9
2011 369 25.5 14.4 60.7
2012 415 28.3 14.6 62.7
2013 412 27.9 14.7 61.4
2014 384 27.0 14.2 68.5
2015 403 28.0 14.3 70.2
2016 444 30.0 14.8 68.2
2017 441 25.3 17.4 67.1
2018 398 25.8 15.3 62.1
2019 419 27.5 15.1 65.6
2020 468 29.5 15.8 73.1
2021 429 31.6 13.5 67.8
2022 434 32.2 13.4 62.2
2023 439 30.3 14.4 59.5

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 Puterbaugh Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 25.0 15.1 n/a
1989 349 24.5 14.2 n/a
1990 379 20.4 18.5 n/a
1991 424 21.5 19.7 n/a
1992 422 25.1 16.8 30.1
1993 402 25.5 15.8 33.6
1994 424 25.3 16.8 37
1995 479 28.1 17.0 40.1
1996 479 28.1 17.0 40.1
1997 438 30.0 14.6 39
1998 441 31.3 14.1 38.8
1999 459 31.1 14.8 47.3
2000 434 31.5 13.8 52.3
2001 439 31.0 14.2 51.7
2002 424 27.9 15.2 60.6
2003 424 27.9 15.2 60.6
2004 429 25.3 17.0 62
2005 432 27.3 15.8 62
2006 453 30.7 14.8 64.2
2007 404 29.6 13.6 56.2
2008 397 28.2 14.1 52.1
2009 374 23.4 16.0 50.5
2010 367 25.9 14.1 62.9
2011 369 25.5 14.4 60.7
2012 415 28.3 14.6 62.7
2013 412 27.9 14.7 61.4
2014 384 27.0 14.2 68.5
2015 403 28.0 14.3 70.2
2016 444 30.0 14.8 68.2
2017 441 25.3 17.4 67.1
2018 398 25.8 15.3 62.1
2019 419 27.5 15.1 65.6
2020 468 29.5 15.8 73.1
2021 429 31.6 13.5 67.8
2022 434 32.2 13.4 62.2
2023 439 30.3 14.4 59.5

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 Puterbaugh Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,725
2020 $9,322
2021 $10,324
2022 $11,692
2023 $13,755

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Puterbaugh Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 144th of 228 Middle schoolsRanks 69th of 149 Middle schools
 16.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Puterbaugh Middle School)2936
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (McAlester)2936
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)2921
 8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Puterbaugh Middle School)4143
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (McAlester)4143
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3324
 9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Puterbaugh Middle School)3625
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (McAlester)3625
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3120
 11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Puterbaugh Middle School)2317
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (McAlester)2317
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)2315
 8%
8th Grade Science (Puterbaugh Middle School)3332
 1%
   8th Grade Science (McAlester)3332
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)4035
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students419439
 4.8%
African American1516
 6.7%
American Indian7573
 2.7%
Asian22
Hispanic5963
 6.8%
Pacific Islander22
White206199
 3.4%
Two or More Races6084
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.6%59.5%
 6.2%




Frequently Asked Questions about Puterbaugh Middle School

Puterbaugh Middle School ranks 69th of 149 Oklahoma schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Puterbaugh Middle School are 45% White, 19% Two or more races, 17% American Indian, 14% Hispanic, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Puterbaugh Middle School.


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