James L. Capps Middle School

Summary:

James L. Capps Middle School is a public middle school located in Warr Acres, Oklahoma, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 975 and is part of the Putnam City School District, which is ranked 230 out of 295 districts in Oklahoma and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school consistently underperforms compared to the Putnam City district and the state of Oklahoma in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, James L. Capps Middle School has a higher percentage of minority and low-income students compared to nearby schools like Hefner Middle School, Cooper Middle School, and Mayfield Middle School, all within the Putnam City district.

James L. Capps Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oklahoma middle schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, placing it among the lower-performing middle schools in the state. The school's low student-teacher ratio, high percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients, and low district ranking may be contributing factors to its academic underperformance, which suggests that addressing the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its student population will require a comprehensive approach.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4020 North Grove Avenue
       Warr Acres, OK  73122-3122


(405) 787-3660

District: Putnam City

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 149 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,101 Help


Students who attend James L. Capps Middle School usually attend:

High:    Putnam City High School

Feeder schools for James L. Capps Middle School:

Elementary:    Arbor Grove Elementary School
    Central Elementary School
    Coronado Heights Elementary School
    Kirkland Early Childhood Center
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  975

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.2%
White:
21.7%
African American:
20.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.2% Help


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Compare Details James L. Capps Middle School ranks worse than 94% of middle schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Putnam City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details James L. Capps Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Putnam City School District. Student population at James L. Capps Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.2%), White (21.7%), African American (20%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James L. Capps Middle School is 15.9, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Putnam City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James L. Capps Middle School is $11,101, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Putnam City School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

James L. Capps Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks James L. Capps Middle School 140th of 149 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See James L. Capps Middle School in the ranking list.)

Putnam City:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam City 230th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James L. Capps Middle School

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Rank History for all students at James L. Capps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 46.43 318th 521 39.0%
2010 45.07 351st 539 34.9%
2011 43.36 364th 542 32.8%
2015 43.39 177th 297 40.4%
2016 41.82 210th 332 36.7%
2017 28.79 186th 238 21.8%
2018 28.25 185th 233 20.6%
2019 21.88 195th 228 14.5%
2021 26.48 330th 407 18.9%
2022 15.56 154th 171 9.9%
2023 12.81 140th 149 6.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James L. Capps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.83 51st 80 36.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James L. Capps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.17 193rd 278 30.6%
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Rank History for African American students at James L. Capps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.11 21st 31 32.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James L. Capps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.62 76th 102 25.5%
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Rank History for White students at James L. Capps Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.51 210th 257 18.3%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Open Quote I started James L Capps Middle School in the 8th grade for the 2014-2015 School year. I was a very small person at that point, and so i got picked on. Here, I got beat up on a regular basis during lunch time. Fights happened often and endangered other students, most of the teachers didn't care much about their teaching, and it is severely underfunded. Close Quote



Enrollment information for James L. Capps Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 776 64 29 42 30 n/a n/a 0 941
1995 893 55 24 42 44 n/a n/a 0 1058
1996 893 55 24 42 44 n/a n/a 0 1058
1997 888 60 17 36 45 n/a n/a 0 1046
1998 846 80 27 52 39 n/a n/a 0 1044
1999 817 83 26 52 33 n/a n/a 0 1011
2000 741 92 31 55 22 n/a n/a 0 941
2001 728 108 27 70 22 n/a n/a 0 955
2002 628 108 33 103 38 n/a n/a 0 910
2003 628 108 33 103 38 n/a n/a 0 910
2004 558 151 28 122 34 n/a n/a 0 893
2005 585 150 29 136 34 n/a n/a 0 934
2006 564 153 23 136 28 n/a n/a 0 904
2007 488 150 28 138 30 n/a n/a 0 834
2008 471 172 37 152 39 n/a n/a 0 871
2009 398 185 38 180 40 n/a n/a 0 841
2010 398 192 39 181 48 n/a n/a 0 858
2011 339 175 37 216 41 3 25 0 836
2012 365 182 36 234 37 2 52 0 908
2013 326 193 38 273 31 1 50 0 912
2014 306 177 34 269 37 0 60 0 883
2015 285 183 36 299 34 0 64 0 901
2016 272 176 32 327 35 0 70 0 912
2017 278 159 36 365 28 0 68 0 934
2018 281 158 36 364 22 0 70 0 931
2019 254 186 37 356 20 1 64 0 918
2020 260 229 45 362 22 1 84 0 1003
2021 220 185 46 333 21 0 77 0 882
2022 223 196 45 382 17 1 107 0 971
2023 212 195 51 402 19 3 93 0 975

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James L. Capps Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 941 61.5 15.3 27.9
1995 1058 62.0 17.1 20.6
1996 1058 62.0 17.1 20.6
1997 1046 59.2 17.7 22.9
1998 1044 61.3 17.0 23
1999 1011 58.7 17.2 36.7
2000 941 60.0 15.7 36.9
2001 955 60.4 15.8 35.3
2002 910 58.1 15.7 46.2
2003 910 58.1 15.7 46.2
2004 893 54.8 16.3 60.6
2005 934 57.6 16.2 66.7
2006 904 59.2 15.3 56.9
2007 834 61.0 13.7 57.3
2008 871 57.9 15.0 63.4
2009 841 59.7 14.1 71.6
2010 858 59.0 14.5 80
2011 836 60.3 13.8 81.8
2012 908 62.4 14.5 83.5
2013 912 65.5 13.9 91
2014 883 63.2 13.9 88.3
2015 901 62.0 14.5 91.2
2016 912 63.0 14.4 85.5
2017 934 63.6 14.6 85.9
2018 931 65.1 14.2 78.6
2019 918 64.7 14.1 83.4
2020 1003 65.4 15.3 78.1
2021 882 63.6 13.8 77.7
2022 971 67.5 14.3 58.4
2023 975 61.2 15.9 75.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James L. Capps Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 941 61.5 15.3 27.9
1995 1058 62.0 17.1 20.6
1996 1058 62.0 17.1 20.6
1997 1046 59.2 17.7 22.9
1998 1044 61.3 17.0 23
1999 1011 58.7 17.2 36.7
2000 941 60.0 15.7 36.9
2001 955 60.4 15.8 35.3
2002 910 58.1 15.7 46.2
2003 910 58.1 15.7 46.2
2004 893 54.8 16.3 60.6
2005 934 57.6 16.2 66.7
2006 904 59.2 15.3 56.9
2007 834 61.0 13.7 57.3
2008 871 57.9 15.0 63.4
2009 841 59.7 14.1 71.6
2010 858 59.0 14.5 80
2011 836 60.3 13.8 81.8
2012 908 62.4 14.5 83.5
2013 912 65.5 13.9 91
2014 883 63.2 13.9 88.3
2015 901 62.0 14.5 91.2
2016 912 63.0 14.4 85.5
2017 934 63.6 14.6 85.9
2018 931 65.1 14.2 78.6
2019 918 64.7 14.1 83.4
2020 1003 65.4 15.3 78.1
2021 882 63.6 13.8 77.7
2022 971 67.5 14.3 58.4
2023 975 61.2 15.9 75.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James L. Capps Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,502
2020 $8,278
2021 $10,197
2022 $10,590
2023 $11,101

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James L. Capps Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 195th of 228 Middle schoolsRanks 140th of 149 Middle schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts I (James L. Capps Middle School)3826
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts I (Putnam City)3618
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3626
 10%
6th Grade Mathematics (James L. Capps Middle School)2210
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Putnam City)2313
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3123
 8%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (James L. Capps Middle School)2416
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Putnam City)2514
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)2921
 8%
7th Grade Mathematics (James L. Capps Middle School)3014
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Putnam City)3316
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3324
 9%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (James L. Capps Middle School)2815
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (Putnam City)3013
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3120
 11%
8th Grade Mathematics (James L. Capps Middle School)1613
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Putnam City)2312
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)2315
 8%
8th Grade Science (James L. Capps Middle School)3029
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Putnam City)3829
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)4035
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students918975
 6.2%
African American186195
 4.8%
American Indian2019
 5%
Asian3751
 37.8%
Hispanic356402
 12.9%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White254212
 16.5%
Two or More Races6493
 45.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.4%75.2%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James L. Capps Middle School

Students at James L. Capps Middle School are 41% Hispanic, 22% White, 20% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend James L. Capps Middle School usually go on to attend Putnam City High School

James L. Capps Middle School ranks in the bottom 6.0% of Oklahoma middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 975 students attended James L. Capps Middle School.


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