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Rector Johnson Middle School

Q: Is Rector Johnson Middle School a good school?

Rector Johnson Middle School ranks 233 rd of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

233^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 369 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Better than 37% of Oklahoma middle schools

Summary

Rector Johnson Middle School is a public middle school in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, serving 337 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Broken Bow School District, which is ranked 293 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Rector Johnson Middle School consistently underperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 18%, compared to the Broken Bow district average of 25% and the Oklahoma state average of 26%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was just 12%, significantly lower than the district's 19% and the state's 26%. However, the school's 8th-grade Science proficiency rate of 49% in 2024-2025 was higher than both the Broken Bow district average of 49% and the state average of 36%.

The school's performance for student subgroups, such as Native American students and students from low-income backgrounds, is generally lower than the state averages for these groups. Additionally, Rector Johnson Middle School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.3% to 19.0% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. While the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are comparable to nearby schools, its statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and close the achievement gap with the state and district averages.

343

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,550

Per pupil spending ?

81.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

108 West Fifth Street
Broken Bow, OK 74728-4728

(580) 584-9603

District: Broken Bow

Students who attend Rector Johnson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Broken Bow High School

Feeder schools for Rector Johnson Middle School:

Elementary:	Bennett Elementary School
	Dierks Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

29.2%

White:

27.4%

Hispanic:

14.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 6th percentile in 2018 → 37th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 37th (2025) from a 6th-percentile low (2018)

Worth a look

!Mathematics scores 14 pts below the Oklahoma average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg23%

Oklahoma avg27%

233^rd of 369

Oklahoma public middle schools ?

Bottom 37%▼ down 33 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to bottom 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

293^rd of 452Broken Bow 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	37.1	233 of 369	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.9	129 of 189	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.2	89 of 149	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.1	130 of 171	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.0	288 of 407	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.2	201 of 228	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.7	218 of 233	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	21.4	205 of 238	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	54.9	137 of 332	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.1	89 of 297	70.0%	★★★★☆
2011	75.6	77 of 542	85.8%	★★★★☆
2010	55.2	254 of 539	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	40.8	368 of 521	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	48.3	142 of 284	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.6	205 of 278	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	43.5	51 of 75	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	53.5	85 of 215	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.0	161 of 257	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

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)60th percentile+24 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)50th percentile+13 vs school

Native American (2021)32nd percentile+3 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science49%+19 vs state

English Language Arts I18%-8 vs state

Mathematics12%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Rector Johnson Middle 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 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 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Rector Johnson Middle School	Public	6-8	108 West Fifth Street	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Broken Bow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 584-9603	343	24	14.4	81.9%	94 (27.4%)	18 (5.2%)	49 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (13.7%)	35 (10.2%)	100 (29.2%)	37.1	233^rd of 369 public middle schools	36.9%		30.9	129^th of 189 public middle schools	31.7%	104	21.0	18.0	17.0	18.0	12.0	19.0	5.0	12.0	49.0	49.0	$11,550
Idabel Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Northeast Avenue D	Idabel	74745	McCurtain County	Idabel	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 286-6558	242	13	18.4	89.3%	51 (21.1%)	61 (25.2%)	45 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.7%)	14 (5.8%)	45 (18.6%)	27.9	280^th of 369 public middle schools	24.1%		19.8	152^nd of 189 public middle schools	19.6%	128	14.0	14.0	14.0	14.0	20.0	17.0	10.0	16.0	27.0	27.0	$12,407
Haworth Middle School	Public	6-8	605 N Elm Street	Haworth	74740	McCurtain County	Haworth	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 245-1460	104	7	15.5	68.3%	53 (51.0%)	7 (6.7%)	3 (2.9%)	3 (2.9%)	19 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (18.3%)	39.6	213^th of 369 public middle schools	42.3%					(n/a)	9.0	27.0	26.0	20.0	6.0	14.0	7.0	8.0	47.0	47.0	$15,836
Wright City Junior High School	Public	7-8	701 School St	Wright City	74766	McCurtain County	Wright City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 981-2558	54	3	15.5	79.6%	28 (51.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	25 (46.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72	64^th of 369 public middle schools	82.7%					(n/a)			23.0	13.0			19.0	23.0	67.0	67.0	$9,914

Frequently Asked Questions about Rector Johnson Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Rector Johnson Middle School?

Students at Rector Johnson Middle School are 29% Two or more races, 27% White, 14% Hispanic, 14% American Indian, 10% Pacific Islander, 5% African American.

What district is Rector Johnson Middle School in?

Broken Bow

How many students attend Rector Johnson Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 343 students attended Rector Johnson Middle School.

Is Rector Johnson Middle School a good school?

Rector Johnson Middle School ranks 233^rd of 369 Oklahoma middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Rector Johnson Middle School attend?

Students who attend Rector Johnson Middle School usually go on to attend Broken Bow High School

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