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Velma-Alma Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 95 students

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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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

23 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

23 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
66%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

30 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

22 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students61%
Femalen/a
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged64%

Reading

All Students61%
Femalen/a
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged67%
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%
Female100%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%

Reading

All Students78%
Female100%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged83%
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 Students80%
Female92%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged83%

Reading

All Students63%
Female67%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged70%
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 81% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native 16% 19%
Hispanic 3% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black N/A 11%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Velma, OK 73491
Phone: (580) 444-4457

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