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Foster Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 711 students

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Posted July 16, 2009

My daughter goes to this school and i dont see it all that well ,the gangs are a big problem,and some of the teachers are not what they should be.But the teachers that do care are wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2007

This school is one of the best in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The security is tight and the school has one of the best and most competitive bands in Oklahoma. Go Trojans!
—Submitted by a former student


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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 82% in 2009.

214 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

214 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
57%
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.

162 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

163 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
63%
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.

183 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

182 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

189 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
71%
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 Students60%
Female65%
Male56%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian67%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged68%

Reading

All Students58%
Female59%
Male57%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian72%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
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 Students62%
Female57%
Male66%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian31%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged78%

Reading

All Students68%
Female64%
Male71%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian46%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
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 Students72%
Female68%
Male75%
Black66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian75%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged87%

Reading

All Students70%
Female65%
Male74%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian83%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
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
Hispanic 44% 10%
Black 25% 11%
White 19% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native 9% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 91%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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12121 East 21st St
Tulsa, OK 74129
Phone: (918) 746-9500

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