Middle Schools in Altus

The middle schools in Altus, Oklahoma, serve students in grades 5-8, providing a crucial educational foundation for the community. Altus Junior High School and Altus Intermediate School are the two middle schools in the Altus school district, each with its own strengths and areas for improvement.

Altus Junior High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, outperforming the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for both 7th and 8th grades. However, the school's Science proficiency for 8th grade is slightly below the state average. Altus Intermediate School, which serves grades 5-6, has shown mixed results, with 6th-grade ELA proficiency exceeding the state average but 5th-grade ELA and Mathematics proficiency falling short.

Both schools have a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This factor may play a role in the schools' performance and should be considered when identifying areas for improvement. Additionally, the higher spending per student at Altus Junior High School compared to Altus Intermediate School suggests the need to investigate how these funds are being allocated and their impact on student outcomes.