8th And 9th Grade Academy

The 8th and 9th Grade Academy is an alternative public school located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, serving 689 students in grades 8-9. This school is part of the Muskogee School District, which is ranked 307 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The 8th and 9th Grade Academy faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the Muskogee and Oklahoma state averages. For example, the school's 8th grade ELA proficiency rates range from 17% to 37% proficient or better, which is significantly below the state average. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.5% to 20.0% over the past few years, which is much higher than the state average. These academic and attendance issues may be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.17% to 81.13%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Another concern is the school's increasing student-teacher ratio, which has risen from 16.8 in 2021-2022 to 20.7 in 2023-2024. This could lead to larger class sizes and less individualized attention for students, potentially contributing to the school's academic challenges. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on improving the overall learning environment for the students at the 8th and 9th Grade Academy.