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Briggs Public School

Public | PK-8 | 535 students

 

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Posted December 8, 2009

I read all the comments left my students, parents and some teachers. And this is what has compelled me to write. My children have been attending Briggs for 7 years now. I agree to some degree sprorts is a vital role in the school system. But maybe we should look at it that we have some great coaches that make for some great teams and we hear about sports so much because they are really that good. My children have not played ball for Briggs. My concern falls to all children need excercise daily. We are in a community that has diabeties. And we all need to do our part to fight it. If I for one second thought my children were not getting the right education I would NOT have them at Briggs. Some of the Best Teachers are at Briggs School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2009

My girls have been there the last 2 years in the pre k program and I love it..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2008

Personally, I loved going to Briggs and I have absolutly no problems in high school in any of my subjects. And if Briggs had a high school, I would probably go there. I do however think that the school is focused mainly on sports.


Posted October 4, 2006

There have been numerous problems with the education that I have seen people have that have come out of Briggs Elementary school. The education is not the highest of standards. I've done my internship there and it is a shame that there are some rather bright children there who cannot bloom to their full potential. I personally would not allow my children to attend Briggs public school.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 15, 2006

Briggs truely is a sports oriented school. They do try to get as many grants as possible, no matter how they have to get them. Which isn't always a good thing. The teachers, some are great and some are in mid life crisis or burnouts who need to find other jobs. I have to be very careful who's class my child is in, we have run into racism at this school and prejudice. Changes are needed severly in this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2006

I agree with the person who commented about Briggs, and with the young lady who said it's great if you play sports.....that's the truth. all the actually learning they get is up until the 2nd grade. after that is's about SPORTS. and of course the grants. my children have both been suggested for special ed. the SE is no good at briggs, so if they needed it they wouldn't get it there. but that's the crooked system i've been through and now my kids HAVE to go through because of where we live. maybe the money i use for the lottery,for educational purposes, will win me enough to move my kids where education matters instead of sports. which my children both play ball.
—Submitted by briggs education, a former student


Posted January 9, 2006

I think briggs is the best school i have ever been to and i love everything about it!
—Submitted by Samantha Mcintosh, a student


Posted January 8, 2006

This is a great country school.The teachers and everybody really care about you.Plus it is great if you play sports.
—Submitted by Brittany Hess, a student


Posted November 17, 2005

This school is the worst elementary school in Cherokee County. Most 8th grade graduates still have problems with Reading. The teachers will label your children. On a field trip one teacher screamed out 'student name, did you take your medicine today' then turned to me and said 'student name is ADD and takes medicine.' Not only was that none of my business, but very unprofessional. This school will try everything they can to count your children into some type of grant that awards the school money. They will also ask that your child be tested for Special Ed regardless if your child has any signs of needing SE classes.
—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 76% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

45 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
85%
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 80% in 2009.

35 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

35 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

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

The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

54 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

55 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
52%
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 82% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

31 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

47 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
85%
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 Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian97%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Femalen/a
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian91%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a
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 Students83%
Female79%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian79%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian82%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian98%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian83%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a
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 Students96%
Female90%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian95%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian93%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students77%
Female75%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian81%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female88%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian84%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students77%
Female85%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian74%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female80%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian74%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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
American Indian/Alaska Native 67% 18%
White 15% 54%
Hispanic 12% 12%
Two or more races 6% 3%
Asian 0% 2%
Black 0% 10%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 93%N/A61%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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17210 South 569 Rd
Tahlequah, OK 74464
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