PUTERBAUGH MS

MCALESTER
1100 East South Street
McAlester, OK 74501
439 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Puterbaugh Middle School is a public school located in McAlester, Oklahoma, serving students in the McAlester Public Schools district. Situated at 1100 East South Street, the school acts as a central part of the local community, focusing on the academic and personal development of students during their middle school years. As part of the district's broader educational mission, Puterbaugh strives to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school operates under the umbrella of the McAlester Public Schools system, which emphasizes community engagement and educational excellence. By leveraging the resources of the district, Puterbaugh Middle School aims to foster a culture of learning that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. Families and community members interested in specific school policies, academic programs, or administrative updates can access further information through the district’s official website at http://www.mcalester.k12.ok.us.
439
Total Students
30.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    199 (45.3 %)
  • Two or More
    84 (19.1 %)
  • American Indian
    73 (16.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    63 (14.4 %)
  • Black
    16 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: MCALESTER
Phone: (918)423-5445
Website: http://www.mcalester.k12.ok.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 7 215
Grade 8 224
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PARKER INTERMEDIATE CTR
MCALESTER
411 Students
1310 North 6th Street
McAlester, OK 74501 (1.8 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th