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Classen Middle School of Advanced Studies

Public | 6-8 | 410 students
 

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Posted August 15, 2010
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This school does have challenging academic program and arts program. However, the leadership at this school is NOT strong. They are generally unavailable, or unwilling to get involved when there's a problem. A number of the teachers use foul language, or have no control of their classrooms. They also refuse to test children for learning problems, insisting that "we can handle it ourselves" (not), or "they're just being lazy" (again, not). If you're looking for a school where communication is key, stay far away from Classen!

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Art and Academics, diversity and excellence... What's not to love?
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Posted May 18, 2007
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This is the best school and my kids just love it!
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Middle school english, science, foreign language teachers excellent and cover syllabus well. Math reasonable. Social studies not covered systematically at all. Excellent opportunities for participation in science fairs, essay competititions, math quizzes. Excellent availability of music, art, speech, drama classes as the school offers a separate IB (Academic) track as well as a VPA (visual/arts) track, with overlap possible. Good level of parent involvement via the PA and web communication.
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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 82% in 2009.

148 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

148 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
98%
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 78% in 2009.

161 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

160 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

167 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

169 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

115 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
98%
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 Students97%
Female96%
Male99%
Black100%
Asian100%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
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 Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black80%
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%

Reading

All Students97%
Female95%
Male99%
Black93%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
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 Students90%
Female92%
Male87%
Black81%
Asian96%
Hispanic75%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black86%
Asian100%
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 52% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 18% 2%
Black 13% 11%
Hispanic 11% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 5% 19%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 25N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1901 North Ellison
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Phone: (405) 556-5070

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