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Tahlequah

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613 North Jones
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Cherokee County
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PH: (918) 458-4100

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3597 students
  • 5 schools

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 OCCT Results

Scale: % at or above satisfactory

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2009)
 92% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 84% (2008)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2009)
 95% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 82% (2009)
 86% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2008.

Science
 82% (2008)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2009)
 88% (2008)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2009)
 80% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 86% (2008)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2009.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 80% (2009)
 83% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 78% (2008)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 87% (2009)
 81% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2009)
 83% (2008)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. Students in grade 5 were also tested in writing, science and social studies. Students in grade 7 were tested in geography, and students in grade 8 were tested in writing, science and U.S. history.
  • The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

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 OCCT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above satisfactory

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian82%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged81%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female77%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian78%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female96%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian96%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged83%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian88%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female83%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian79%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged87%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian80%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female82%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian81%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged79%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female87%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian95%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female82%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian80%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged80%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian85%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian86%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged90%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian79%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. Students in grade 5 were also tested in writing, science and social studies. Students in grade 7 were tested in geography, and students in grade 8 were tested in writing, science and U.S. history.
  • The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

Testing in Oklahoma: An Overview

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 OCCT EOI Results

Scale: % at or above satisfactory

Algebra II
 75% (2008)
The state average for Algebra II was 52% in 2008.

Reading
 77% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2009.

English 2
 80% (2008)
The state average for English 2 was 74% in 2008.

Biology I
 58% (2008)
The state average for Biology I was 54% in 2008.

U.S. History
 69% (2008)
The state average for U.S. History was 63% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

English 3
 69% (2008)
The state average for English 3 was 74% in 2008.

Algebra I
 72% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 76% in 2008.

Geometry
 81% (2008)
The state average for Geometry was 67% in 2008.

Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests End-of-Instruction (OCCT EOI) exams to test students in high school in algebra I, algebra II, English II, English III, geometry, biology I and U.S. history upon completion of each course.
  • The OCCT EOI is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The OCCT EOI exams are standards-based tests, which means they measure specific skills defined for each subject by the state of Oklahoma.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

Testing in Oklahoma: An Overview

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 OCCT EOI Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above satisfactory


ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female76%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian78%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian86%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Source: OK SDE, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests End-of-Instruction (OCCT EOI) exams to test students in high school in algebra I, algebra II, English II, English III, geometry, biology I and U.S. history upon completion of each course.
  • The OCCT EOI is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The OCCT EOI exams are standards-based tests, which means they measure specific skills defined for each subject by the state of Oklahoma.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

Testing in Oklahoma: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
American Indian/Alaskan Native54%19%
White, not Hispanic31%57%
Hispanic11%10%
Black, not Hispanic3%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program168%56%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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