PURCELL JHS
PURCELL JHS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PURCELL school district, located in Purcell, OK with about 274 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, PURCELL JHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Purcell Junior High School, located at 201 Lester Lane in Purcell, Oklahoma, serves as a key academic institution within the Purcell Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and personal development for students during their early adolescent years. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the junior high aims to prepare its student body for the rigor of secondary education.
As part of the broader Purcell Public Schools community, the institution emphasizes community involvement and academic excellence. Through its official website, http://purcellps.org, parents and students can access vital resources, including school calendars, faculty information, and district-wide policies. The school serves as a central hub for the youth of Purcell, striving to create a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes character building alongside core curriculum requirements.
For more information, contact PURCELL JHS at (405) 527-6591 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Purcell, OK 73080-3080
(405) 527-6591
http://purcellps.org
PURCELL JHS is a public Title I school in Purcell, OK with about 274 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PURCELL
- Total Students:
- 274
- Teachers:
- 21.71
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 274 students
- White
- 55.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 12.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.