Alcott Middle School

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Alcott Middle School ranks 86 th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alcott Middle School is a public middle school in Norman, Oklahoma, serving 713 students in grades 6-8. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with higher percentages of Hispanic and multi-racial students compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Alcott Middle School outperforms the state and district averages in several subject areas, such as 6th-grade English Language Arts and 8th-grade Science. However, the school's performance has declined over the years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 17th in 2010-2011 to 86th in 2022-2023. This trend is concerning and may be linked to the school's higher student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student compared to nearby schools like Irving Middle School and Longfellow Middle School.

Alcott Middle School's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with higher rankings for white and multi-racial students but much lower rankings for Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students. This achievement gap suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population. By learning from the practices of higher-performing schools in the area, such as Whittier Middle School, Alcott Middle School may be able to improve its overall performance and provide a more equitable education for all its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1919 West Boyd Street
Norman, OK 73069-3069

(405) 366-5845

District: Norman

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,688

Students who attend Alcott Middle School usually attend:

High:

Norman High School

Feeder schools for Alcott Middle School:

Elementary:	Jackson Elementary School
	McKinley Elementary School
	Monroe Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 713

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.3%

Hispanic:

20.9%

Two or more races:

17.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alcott Middle School ranks worse than 57.7% of middle schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Norman School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Alcott Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.3%), Hispanic (20.9%), two or more races (17.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alcott Middle School is 17.4, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Norman School District! (See more...)

Compare Alcott Middle School employs 40.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcott Middle School is $9,688. 2 middle schools in the Norman School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Alcott Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Alcott Middle School 86^th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Alcott Middle School in the ranking list.)

Norman:

SchoolDigger ranks Norman 118^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alcott Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Alcott Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	75.24	73^rd	521	86.0%
2010	80.01	43^rd	539	92.0%
2011	86.18	17^th	542	96.9%
2015	72.65	46^th	297	84.5%
2016	61.87	97^th	332	70.8%
2017	43.71	121^st	238	49.2%
2018	44.62	129^th	233	44.6%
2019	36.36	151^st	228	33.8%
2021	57.31	122^nd	407	70.0%
2022	33.93	104^th	171	39.2%
2023	38.89	86^th	149	42.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Alcott Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.04	19^th	80	76.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alcott Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.89	203^rd	278	27.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alcott Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.48	79^th	102	22.5%

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Rank History for White students at Alcott Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.63	63^rd	257	75.5%

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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 Alcott Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	626	29	13	29	49	n/a	n/a	746
1999	563	25	17	36	45	n/a	n/a	686
2000	558	28	19	35	42	n/a	n/a	682
2001	534	29	21	31	61	n/a	n/a	676
2002	486	28	19	28	52	n/a	n/a	613
2003	486	28	19	28	52	n/a	n/a	613
2004	474	40	14	41	46	n/a	n/a	615
2005	497	31	17	42	51	n/a	n/a	638
2006	505	38	13	47	48	n/a	n/a	651
2007	490	23	6	37	52	n/a	n/a	608
2008	463	36	10	37	55	n/a	n/a	601
2009	443	30	11	54	57	n/a	n/a	595
2010	417	28	22	70	54	n/a	n/a	591
2011	416	27	29	69	55	0	22	618
2012	440	39	21	64	62	0	23	649
2013	436	37	19	80	50	0	90	712
2014	435	34	16	107	46	0	84	722
2015	426	28	21	121	42	0	82	720
2016	401	41	16	139	37	0	90	724
2017	381	43	16	140	28	0	95	703
2018	386	32	10	147	35	0	94	704
2019	388	40	12	155	27	0	107	729
2020	397	38	7	162	32	0	112	748
2021	350	42	7	136	32	0	98	665
2022	371	46	10	128	34	1	110	700
2023	366	35	8	149	33	0	122	713

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 Alcott Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	746	43.3	17.2	n/a
1999	686	44.1	15.6	17.8
2000	682	43.1	15.8	21.7
2001	676	42.9	15.8	19.8
2002	613	40.5	15.1	24.8
2003	613	40.5	15.1	24.8
2004	615	37.0	16.6	33.8
2005	638	41.9	15.2	30.3
2006	651	40.5	16.1	33
2007	608	41.0	14.8	34
2008	601	41.1	14.6	37.8
2009	595	41.1	14.5	42.7
2010	591	43.5	13.5	42
2011	618	41.2	15.0	41.4
2012	649	37.8	17.1	46.2
2013	712	43.9	16.2	47.8
2014	722	44.2	16.3	48.2
2015	720	46.0	15.6	53.9
2016	724	44.0	16.4	49.6
2017	703	44.1	15.9	46.9
2018	704	44.1	15.9	45.7
2019	729	44.5	16.3	50.9
2020	748	40.9	18.2	50.3
2021	665	43.4	15.3	47.1
2022	700	40.5	17.2	41.7
2023	713	40.9	17.4	49.5

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 Alcott Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	746	43.3	17.2	n/a
1999	686	44.1	15.6	17.8
2000	682	43.1	15.8	21.7
2001	676	42.9	15.8	19.8
2002	613	40.5	15.1	24.8
2003	613	40.5	15.1	24.8
2004	615	37.0	16.6	33.8
2005	638	41.9	15.2	30.3
2006	651	40.5	16.1	33
2007	608	41.0	14.8	34
2008	601	41.1	14.6	37.8
2009	595	41.1	14.5	42.7
2010	591	43.5	13.5	42
2011	618	41.2	15.0	41.4
2012	649	37.8	17.1	46.2
2013	712	43.9	16.2	47.8
2014	722	44.2	16.3	48.2
2015	720	46.0	15.6	53.9
2016	724	44.0	16.4	49.6
2017	703	44.1	15.9	46.9
2018	704	44.1	15.9	45.7
2019	729	44.5	16.3	50.9
2020	748	40.9	18.2	50.3
2021	665	43.4	15.3	47.1
2022	700	40.5	17.2	41.7
2023	713	40.9	17.4	49.5

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 Alcott Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,635
2020	$8,741
2021	$9,672
2022	$9,656
2023	$9,688

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcott 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 151^st of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 86^th of 149 Middle schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Alcott Middle School)	45	42	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Norman)	41	32	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	36	26	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alcott Middle School)	27	29	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Norman)	30	27	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	31	23	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Alcott Middle School)	28	23	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Norman)	33	24	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alcott Middle School)	26	20	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Norman)	34	23	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	33	24	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Alcott Middle School)	38	28	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Norman)	37	26	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alcott Middle School)	22	12	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Norman)	26	19	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	23	15	8%
8th Grade Science (Alcott Middle School)	38	41	3%
8th Grade Science (Norman)	47	40	7%
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	729	713	2.2%
African American	40	35	12.5%
American Indian	27	33	22.2%
Asian	12	8	33.3%
Hispanic	155	149	3.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	388	366	5.7%
Two or More Races	107	122	14%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.9%	49.5%	1.4%

Schools Near Alcott Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)			OSTP Mathematics (2023)			OSTP Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Alcott Middle School	Public	6-8	1919 West Boyd Street	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5845	713	41	17.4	49.5%	366 (51.3%)	35 (4.9%)	149 (20.9%)	8 (1.1%)	33 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (17.1%)	38.9	86^th of 149 public middle schools	42.3%		33.9	104^th of 171 public middle schools	39.2%	18	42.0	23.0	28.0	29.0	20.0	12.0	41.0	$9,688
Whittier Middle School	Public	6-8	2000 West Brooks Street	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 366-5956	1,016	59	17.1	39.7%	565 (55.6%)	39 (3.8%)	171 (16.8%)	53 (5.2%)	44 (4.3%)	4 (0.4%)	140 (13.8%)	54.1	56^th of 149 public middle schools	62.4%		64.7	35^th of 171 public middle schools	79.5%	21	36.0	30.0	28.0	35.0	32.0	32.0	44.0	$9,010
Longfellow Middle School	Public	6-8	215 North Ponca Avenue	Norman	73071	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5948	709	45	15.7	54.2%	393 (55.4%)	41 (5.8%)	123 (17.3%)	9 (1.3%)	44 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	97 (13.7%)	35.1	95^th of 149 public middle schools	36.2%		33.3	110^th of 171 public middle schools	35.7%	15	29.0	24.0	26.0	29.0	23.0	15.0	43.0	$10,086
Irving Middle School	Public	6-8	125 Vicksburg Avenue	Norman	73071	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5941	788	49	15.9	62.6%	360 (45.7%)	103 (13.1%)	137 (17.4%)	14 (1.8%)	52 (6.6%)	1 (0.1%)	121 (15.4%)	20.6	125^th of 149 public middle schools	16.1%		24.9	132^nd of 171 public middle schools	22.8%	7	24.0	17.0	25.0	15.0	19.0	12.0	33.0	$10,321
Curtis Inge Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 North Eighth Street	Noble	73068	Cleveland County	Noble	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 872-3495	712	44	16.1	59.7%	502 (70.5%)	5 (0.7%)	68 (9.6%)	5 (0.7%)	79 (11.1%)	3 (0.4%)	50 (7.0%)	26.6	109^th of 149 public middle schools	26.8%		28.4	120^th of 171 public middle schools	29.8%	11	33.0	25.0	13.0	31.0		10.0	32.0	$9,172
Newcastle Middle School	Public	6-8	611 East Fox Lane	Newcastle	73065	McClain County	Newcastle	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 387-3139	591	31	18.9	30.6%	354 (59.9%)	15 (2.5%)	74 (12.5%)	3 (0.5%)	42 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	102 (17.3%)	26.1	110^th of 149 public middle schools	26.2%		35.1	103^rd of 171 public middle schools	39.8%	7	31.0		19.0	28.0	26.0	13.0	31.0	$8,329
Highland East Junior High School	Public	7-8	1200 Southeast Fourth Street	Moore	73160	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 735-4580	789	41	19.2	37.9%	421 (53.4%)	54 (6.8%)	129 (16.3%)	12 (1.5%)	29 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	142 (18.0%)	45	79^th of 149 public middle schools	47.0%		55.1	61^st of 171 public middle schools	64.3%	18		30.0	25.0		39.0	18.0	34.0	$8,889
Central Junior High School	Public	7-8	400 North Broadway Street	Moore	73160	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 735-4560	615	35	17.8	57.9%	271 (44.1%)	48 (7.8%)	134 (21.8%)	15 (2.4%)	25 (4.1%)	3 (0.5%)	119 (19.3%)	20.1	127^th of 149 public middle schools	14.8%		33.7	106^th of 171 public middle schools	38.0%	21		18.0	15.0		21.0	14.0	34.0	$9,841
Southridge Junior High School	Public	7-8	14141 S Pennsylvania	Oklahoma City	73170	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 735-4680	591	34	17.6	28.1%	275 (46.5%)	31 (5.2%)	112 (19.0%)	52 (8.8%)	27 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	93 (15.7%)	82.7	17^th of 149 public middle schools	88.6%		85.6	11^th of 171 public middle schools	93.6%	6		43.0	30.0		46.0	44.0	56.0	$9,913
Highland West Junior High School	Public	7-8	901 North Santa Fe Avenue	Moore	73160	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 735-4600	545	33	16.7	70.6%	204 (37.4%)	45 (8.3%)	148 (27.2%)	10 (1.8%)	21 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	117 (21.5%)	20.5	126^th of 149 public middle schools	15.4%		21.5	139^th of 171 public middle schools	18.7%	13			16.0		17.0	9.0	39.0	$10,538

Frequently Asked Questions about Alcott Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Alcott Middle School?

Students at Alcott Middle School are 51% White, 21% Hispanic, 17% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% American Indian, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Alcott Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 713 students attended Alcott Middle School.

What district is Alcott Middle School in?

Norman

Is Alcott Middle School a good school?

Alcott Middle School ranks 86^th of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Alcott Middle School attend?

Students who attend Alcott Middle School usually go on to attend Norman High School

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