Middle Schools in Broken Bow

Broken Bow, Oklahoma is home to a single middle school, Rector Johnson Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school faces some challenges, particularly in academic performance and student attendance, the information provided offers insights into the school's standing within the broader Broken Bow district.

Rector Johnson Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oklahoma middle schools, with a ranking of 233 out of 369 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is below the state average, with only 18% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 12% in Mathematics, compared to the Oklahoma state averages of 26% in both subjects. However, the school performed better on Science tests, with 49% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 30%. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (84.87% in 2023-2024), indicating a relatively low-income student population.

While Rector Johnson Middle School's performance is below the state average in several areas, it is important to understand how the school compares to the overall Broken Bow district. The data indicates that the Broken Bow district as a whole is ranked 293 out of 452 districts in Oklahoma and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. This suggests that the challenges faced by Rector Johnson Middle School may be reflective of broader district-level issues. The low performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, coupled with the high chronic absenteeism rate, suggest that the school could benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes in these core academic areas.