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6TH AND 7TH GRADE ACADEMY

300 Virgil Matthews Dr, Muskogee, OK 74403MUSKOGEE →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–07Non-Charter
563
Students
Total enrolled
$13,435
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
20.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 33% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 563 students in grades 06–07 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,435 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
20.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

6TH AND 7TH GRADE ACADEMY is a large middle in Muskogee, Oklahoma, serving grades 06–07 with 563 students. The district invests $13,435 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at 6TH AND 7TH GRADE ACADEMY

563
Total Students
20.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
80%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–07) are served by this school
Gender Distribution297 male · 266 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility80%
National avg 52% · 448 students
Student Composition
24%
20%
16%
33%
White24%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black16%
Multiracial33%
Native American7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 402097000599

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,435Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,435
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,911
Student Support$2,553
Administration$1,612
Operations$2,015
Other$1,343
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,435 spent per student, an estimated $5,952 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
34%
State government
38.8%
Local (property tax)
34.0%
Federal programs
27.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 80% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CREEK ESTONY GOETZ ESSADLER ARTS ACADEMYIRVING ES
+2 more
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High School
MUSKOGEE HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 07
Location—
CountyMuskogee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMUSKOGEE →
Phone: (918)684-3775
NCES ID: 402097000599
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Muskogee seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MUSKOGEE
High
MUSKOGEE HS
1,026 students · 09–12
71% FRL
Other
8TH AND 9TH GRADE ACADEMY
631 students · 08–09
74% FRL
Elem
CREEK ES
419 students · KG–05
71% FRL
Elem
TONY GOETZ ES
405 students · KG–05
74% FRL
Elem
SADLER ARTS ACADEMY
390 students · KG–08
● 39 opp34% FRL
Elem
IRVING ES
387 students · KG–05
87% FRL
Elem
PERSHING ES
346 students · PK–05
● 39 opp84% FRL
Elem
CHEROKEE ES
330 students · KG–05
● 39 opp91% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
300 Virgil Matthews Dr, Muskogee, OK 74403
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.