Verdigris Junior High School

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Verdigris Junior High School ranks 33 rd of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Verdigris Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Claremore, Oklahoma, part of the Verdigris school district, which is ranked 37th out of 342 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has 202 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.4.

Verdigris Junior High School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 58% of 7th graders and 62% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39% and 40% respectively. In mathematics, 43% of 7th graders and 35% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to 29% and 25% statewide. The school has also shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 137th out of 407 middle schools in 2020-2021 to 33rd out of 189 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Verdigris Junior High School has a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the state average, it still serves a significant population of these students (39.11% in 2023-2024), suggesting the school is able to effectively support students from diverse backgrounds. The school's strong performance is likely supported by the excellent academic results of its feeder school, Verdigris Upper Elementary School, which also consistently outperforms the state averages in multiple subjects.

Detail:

Public 7-8

26505 S 4110 Rd
Claremore, OK 74019-4019

(918) 266-6343

District: Verdigris

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,277

Students who attend Verdigris Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Verdigris High School

Feeder schools for Verdigris Junior High School:

Elementary:

Verdigris Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 202

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.0%

Two or more races:

23.3%

American Indian:

15.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Verdigris Junior High School ranks better than 82.5% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Verdigris Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51%), two or more races (23.3%), American Indian (15.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Verdigris Junior High School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Verdigris Junior High School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Verdigris Junior High School is $10,277.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Verdigris Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Verdigris Junior High School 33^rd of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Verdigris Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Verdigris Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Verdigris Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	63.48	168^th	521	67.8%
2010	65.83	153^rd	539	71.6%
2011	73.80	95^th	542	82.5%
2015	63.09	79^th	297	73.4%
2016	76.01	50^th	332	84.9%
2017	37.73	151^st	238	36.6%
2018	43.76	133^rd	233	42.9%
2019	60.78	72^nd	228	68.4%
2021	55.42	137^th	407	66.3%
2022	55.41	58^th	171	66.1%
2023	76.58	22^nd	149	85.2%
2024	70.08	33^rd	189	82.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Verdigris Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.74	168^th	278	39.6%

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Rank History for White students at Verdigris Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.54	130^th	257	49.4%

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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 Verdigris Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	198	1	2	1	51	n/a	n/a	253
2000	208	1	3	5	47	n/a	n/a	264
2001	228	1	3	7	49	n/a	n/a	288
2002	219	1	4	5	57	n/a	n/a	286
2003	219	1	4	5	57	n/a	n/a	286
2004	201	0	4	4	77	n/a	n/a	286
2005	236	2	4	6	73	n/a	n/a	321
2006	220	3	4	6	88	n/a	n/a	321
2007	246	2	4	6	81	n/a	n/a	339
2008	268	1	4	8	76	n/a	n/a	357
2009	201	2	5	7	64	n/a	n/a	279
2010	212	1	5	6	75	n/a	n/a	299
2011	183	0	4	11	59	0	32	289
2012	170	0	3	11	70	0	2	256
2013	166	0	4	10	67	0	2	249
2014	188	0	4	8	80	0	5	285
2015	192	1	4	12	83	0	6	298
2016	195	1	7	15	91	0	7	316
2017	201	0	6	13	83	0	9	312
2018	192	0	7	16	81	0	15	311
2019	191	1	4	20	82	0	26	324
2020	168	3	2	20	56	0	40	289
2021	166	3	1	21	57	1	58	307
2022	120	2	1	14	35	1	44	217
2023	122	1	0	14	25	0	46	208
2024	103	2	2	17	31	0	47	202

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 Verdigris Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	253	11.8	21.4	17
2000	264	11.5	23.0	11
2001	288	12.9	22.3	10.1
2002	286	13.0	22.0	16.1
2003	286	13.0	22.0	16.1
2004	286	12.0	23.8	16.4
2005	321	17.2	18.7	18.7
2006	321	21.8	14.7	19.6
2007	339	24.1	14.1	16.8
2008	357	25.6	13.9	19.3
2009	279	18.9	14.8	16.8
2010	299	20.9	14.3	21.4
2011	289	17.9	16.1	18
2012	256	16.6	15.4	21.5
2013	249	12.6	19.7	22.1
2014	285	17.9	15.9	14.4
2015	298	14.0	21.2	18.8
2016	316	16.0	19.7	25.3
2017	312	17.3	17.9	23.4
2018	311	14.5	21.3	27
2019	324	18.2	17.7	31.8
2020	289	20.1	14.3	29.8
2021	307	19.3	15.8	25.1
2022	217	15.5	13.9	21.7
2023	208	15.7	13.1	29.8
2024	202	15.0	13.4	39.1

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 Verdigris Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	253	11.8	21.4	17
2000	264	11.5	23.0	11
2001	288	12.9	22.3	10.1
2002	286	13.0	22.0	16.1
2003	286	13.0	22.0	16.1
2004	286	12.0	23.8	16.4
2005	321	17.2	18.7	18.7
2006	321	21.8	14.7	19.6
2007	339	24.1	14.1	16.8
2008	357	25.6	13.9	19.3
2009	279	18.9	14.8	16.8
2010	299	20.9	14.3	21.4
2011	289	17.9	16.1	18
2012	256	16.6	15.4	21.5
2013	249	12.6	19.7	22.1
2014	285	17.9	15.9	14.4
2015	298	14.0	21.2	18.8
2016	316	16.0	19.7	25.3
2017	312	17.3	17.9	23.4
2018	311	14.5	21.3	27
2019	324	18.2	17.7	31.8
2020	289	20.1	14.3	29.8
2021	307	19.3	15.8	25.1
2022	217	15.5	13.9	21.7
2023	208	15.7	13.1	29.8
2024	202	15.0	13.4	39.1

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 Verdigris Junior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,776
2020	$7,607
2021	$7,224
2022	$9,229
2023	$10,277

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Verdigris Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 72^nd of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 22^nd 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 (Verdigris Junior High School)	43	38	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Verdigris)	43	38	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Verdigris Junior High School)	38	42	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Verdigris)	38	42	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	33	24	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Verdigris Junior High School)	37	36	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Verdigris)	37	36	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	20	11%
8th Grade Science (Verdigris Junior High School)	47	55	8%
8th Grade Science (Verdigris)	47	55	8%
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	324	208	35.8%
African American	1	1
American Indian	82	25	69.5%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	20	14	30%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	191	122	36.1%
Two or More Races	26	46	76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.8%	29.8%	2%

Schools Near Verdigris Junior High 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 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Verdigris Junior High School	Public	7-8	26505 S 4110 Rd	Claremore	74019	Rogers County	Verdigris	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 266-6343	202	15	13.4	39.1%	103 (51.0%)	2 (1.0%)	17 (8.4%)	2 (1.0%)	31 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (23.3%)	70.1	33^rd of 189 public middle schools	82.5%		76.6	22^nd of 149 public middle schools	85.2%	11				58.0	62.0				43.0	35.0		53.0	$10,277
Verdigris Upper Elementary School	Public	4-6	8204 E 540 Rd	Claremore	74019	Rogers County	Verdigris	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 266-6333	329	22	15.2	42.6%	175 (53.2%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.2%)	5 (1.5%)	47 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (24.9%)								(n/a)	68.0	72.0	54.0			57.0	69.0	40.0			61.0		$7,609
Wells Middle School	Public	6-8	2000 South Cherokee Street	Catoosa	74015	Rogers County	Catoosa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 266-8623	399	25	16.2	83.7%	162 (40.6%)	5 (1.3%)	100 (25.1%)	8 (2.0%)	52 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	71 (17.8%)	12.9	172^nd of 189 public middle schools	9.0%					(n/a)			29.0					25.0	24.0				$9,845
Owasso 8th Grade Center	Public	8	13901 E 86th St N	Owasso	74055	Tulsa County	Owasso	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 272-6274	772	41	18.8	41.5%	427 (55.3%)	30 (3.9%)	102 (13.2%)	46 (6.0%)	65 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	101 (13.1%)	56.7	61^st of 189 public middle schools	67.7%		42	84^th of 149 public middle schools	43.6%	23					46.0					39.0		50.0	$7,963
Owasso 6th Grade Center	Public	6	8101 N 129th E Ave	Owasso	74055	Tulsa County	Owasso	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 274-3020	726	40	18.0	46.4%	380 (52.3%)	35 (4.8%)	105 (14.5%)	40 (5.5%)	55 (7.6%)	1 (0.1%)	110 (15.2%)								(n/a)			44.0					52.0					$7,563
Will Rogers Junior High School	Public	6-8	1915 North Florence	Claremore	74017	Rogers County	Claremore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 923-4205	822	51	16.1	64.5%	367 (44.6%)	17 (2.1%)	118 (14.4%)	13 (1.6%)	165 (20.1%)	1 (0.1%)	141 (17.2%)	21.4	150^th of 189 public middle schools	20.6%		28.1	107^th of 149 public middle schools	28.2%	43				32.0	39.0			30.0	18.0			39.0	$9,164
Owasso 7th Grade Center	Public	7	1400 N Main	Owasso	74055	Tulsa County	Owasso	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 272-1183	779	43	18.3	44.2%	415 (53.3%)	32 (4.1%)	117 (15.0%)	39 (5.0%)	48 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	126 (16.2%)								(n/a)				46.0					47.0				$8,413
East Central Middle School	Public	6-8	12121 East 21st Street	Tulsa	74129	Tulsa County	Tulsa	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(918) 746-9500	908	43	21.0	93.6%	110 (12.1%)	123 (13.5%)	530 (58.4%)	48 (5.3%)	32 (3.5%)	21 (2.3%)	44 (4.8%)								(n/a)													$9,317
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	225 East Omaha Street	Broken Arrow	74012	Tulsa County	Broken Arrow	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 259-4340	1,088	56	19.3	50.0%	471 (43.3%)	108 (9.9%)	267 (24.5%)	61 (5.6%)	63 (5.8%)	3 (0.3%)	115 (10.6%)	29.9	132^nd of 189 public middle schools	30.2%		29.7	104^th of 149 public middle schools	30.2%	28			41.0	36.0	46.0			36.0	22.0	28.0		38.0	$7,180
Inola Middle School	Public	5-8	803 E Commercial Street	Inola	74036	Rogers County	Inola	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 543-0300	379	26	14.4	53.0%	182 (48.0%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (4.2%)	16 (4.2%)	100 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (16.6%)	23.4	145^th of 189 public middle schools	23.3%					(n/a)		37.0					37.0	34.0		21.0		33.0	$11,100

Frequently Asked Questions about Verdigris Junior High School

How many students attend Verdigris Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 202 students attended Verdigris Junior High School.

Is Verdigris Junior High School a good school?

Verdigris Junior High School ranks 33^rd of 189 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Verdigris Junior High School?

Students at Verdigris Junior High School are 51% White, 23% Two or more races, 15% American Indian, 8% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Verdigris Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Verdigris Junior High School usually go on to attend Verdigris High School

What district is Verdigris Junior High School in?

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