CHECOTAH MS

CHECOTAH
320 West Jefferson
Checotah, OK 74426
330 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Checotah Middle School, located at 320 West Jefferson in Checotah, Oklahoma, serves as a key educational hub for the local community within the Checotah Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students, focusing on academic growth, social responsibility, and the transition from elementary to high school. By fostering a curriculum that balances core subjects with student engagement, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Checotah Middle School emphasizes the importance of school spirit and community involvement. As part of the broader district infrastructure, the school provides students with access to various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to help them discover their interests and talents. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district news, the official school website at http://www.checotah.k12.ok.us serves as the primary portal for communication and administrative updates.
330
Total Students
20.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    167 (50.6 %)
  • American Indian
    100 (30.3 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (12.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CHECOTAH
Phone: (918)473-2239
Website: http://www.checotah.k12.ok.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 118
Grade 7 95
Grade 8 117
Gender Ratio