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Sequoyah Junior High School

Public | 7-9

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Posted May 30, 2007

The Principle and staff here are great, but lack in assisting the kids that are struggling. Most other kids that go to this school also struggle in Math skills as so do both my boys. I believe Sequoyah would be better if they offered more assistance like tutoring, remedial classes, or etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2007

Wonderful school just need more assistance for struggling kids that don't have access for outside tutoring.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

119 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

118 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

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. 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.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

111 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

113 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

108 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

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. 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.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female81%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian85%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged84%

Reading

All Students86%
Female84%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian88%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

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. 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.

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.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female92%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian93%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged86%

Reading

All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian86%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

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. 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.

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.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native 31% 19%
Hispanic 2% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Black 0% 11%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 39%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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16405 South 4180 Rd
Claremore, OK 74017
Phone: (918) 341-5537

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