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Altus Junior High School

Q: Is Altus Junior High School a good school?

Altus Junior High School ranks 152 nd of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

152^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 369 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Better than 59% of Oklahoma middle schools

Summary

Altus Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Altus, Oklahoma, part of the Altus School District. With 507 students, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the district and state averages across subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (25%) and Mathematics (20%) were lower than the district (29% and 26%) and state (26% and 26%) averages, though its science proficiency rate (31%) was higher.

The school's performance varies across different student subgroups. Hispanic and English Language Learner students tend to perform below their peers, ranking in the bottom half of Oklahoma middle schools, while White and Multi-racial students perform better, ranking in the top half. The school's performance for Low Socioeconomic Status students is in the middle range. Additionally, Altus Junior High School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.3% to 22.8% over the past few years, which could be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

Compared to the nearby Navajo Junior High School, Altus Junior High School had lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but higher rates in Science. The school also spends approximately $9,162 per student, higher than the $7,722 spent per student at the nearby Altus Intermediate School, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3, also higher than the 16.6 ratio at Altus Intermediate School.

533

Students ?

18.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,711

Per pupil spending ?

68.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1600 South Park Lane
Altus, OK 73521-3521

(580) 481-2173

District: Altus

Students who attend Altus Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Altus High School

Feeder schools for Altus Junior High School:

Elementary:	Altus Early Childhood Center
	Altus Elementary School
	Altus Primary School
	Rivers Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.9%

Hispanic:

41.1%

Two or more races:

6.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 78th percentile in 2021 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Oklahoma median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 78th-percentile peak (2021) to 59th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg27%

Oklahoma avg27%

152^nd of 369

Oklahoma public middle schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

138^th of 452Altus among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	152 of 369	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.1	86 of 189	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.0	76 of 149	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.0	41 of 171	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	64.4	89 of 407	78.1%	★★★★☆
2019	60.0	74 of 228	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.0	95 of 233	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	39.0	149 of 238	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.6	185 of 332	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.8	180 of 297	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	77.2	65 of 542	88.0%	★★★★☆
2010	69.7	111 of 539	79.4%	★★★★☆
2009	68.5	122 of 521	76.6%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	27.3	64 of 84	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	42.9	69 of 122	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.7	37 of 102	63.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	40.3	168 of 284	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.2	102 of 278	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	51.1	37 of 80	53.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	52.8	88 of 215	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.0	36 of 257	86.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)59th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2021)54th percentile-24 vs school

Hispanic (2025)43rd percentile-15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)41st percentile-18 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)24th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science31%~ state avg

English Language Arts I25%~ state avg

Mathematics20%-6 vs state

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Schools Near Altus Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)					OSTP Mathematics (2025)					OSTP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Altus Junior High School	Public	7-8	1600 South Park Lane	Altus	73521	Jackson County	Altus	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 481-2173	533	29	18.3	68.5%	234 (43.9%)	29 (5.4%)	219 (41.1%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (6.9%)	50.7	152^nd of 369 public middle schools	58.8%		50.1	86^th of 189 public middle schools	54.5%	66			26.0	23.0	25.0			20.0	20.0	20.0		31.0	31.0	$10,711
Altus Intermediate School	Public	5-6	1221 North Howse Street	Altus	73521	Jackson County	Altus	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 481-2155	509	29	17.5	67.8%	194 (38.1%)	33 (6.5%)	227 (44.6%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	45 (8.8%)								(n/a)	27.0	28.0			28.0	21.0	24.0			22.0	32.0		32.0	$9,810
Navajo Junior High School	Public	7-8	15695 South County Road 210	Altus	73521	Jackson County	Navajo	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 482-7742	74	5	14.2	43.2%	51 (68.9%)	2 (2.7%)	13 (17.6%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	6 (8.1%)	57.6	120^th of 369 public middle schools	67.5%					(n/a)			21.0	13.0	17.0			37.0	32.0	35.0		38.0	38.0	$10,778

Frequently Asked Questions about Altus Junior High School

What district is Altus Junior High School in?

Altus

How many students attend Altus Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 533 students attended Altus Junior High School.

What high school do graduates of Altus Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Altus Junior High School usually go on to attend Altus High School

Is Altus Junior High School a good school?

Altus Junior High School ranks 152^nd of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Altus Junior High School?

Students at Altus Junior High School are 44% White, 41% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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