Enrollment
551
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 402097000599
6th and 7th Grade Academy — Muskogee, OK
Federal NCES profile for 6th and 7th Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 6th and 7th Grade Academy compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
6th and 7th Grade Academy reports 551 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 245 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Muskogee spends $13,186 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.0% from local sources (property taxes), 38.8% from the state, and 27.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How 6th and 7th Grade Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 82% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,186
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 245 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 551 Top 82% in Oklahoma — larger than 18% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 20.9:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402097000599
Student demographics
Two or More 29.4%
White 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 20.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Two or More at 29.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.3
Students per counselor 245:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.3%
In-school suspensions 225
Out-of-school suspensions 139
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskogee, which includes 6th and 7th Grade Academy.
$13,186
Per student
-7%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 38.8%
Federal 27.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about 6th and 7th Grade Academy
How many students attend 6th and 7th Grade Academy?
6th and 7th Grade Academy has 551 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Muskogee, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 6th and 7th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at 6th and 7th Grade Academy is 20.9:1, which is 27% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 6th and 7th Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at 6th and 7th Grade Academy is Two or More at 29.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Muskogee, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 6th and 7th Grade Academy?
6th and 7th Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.