OWASSO 8TH GRADE CTR

www.owassops.org

752 Students

Middle School 8th - 8th

School Overview

The Owasso 8th Grade Center, located at 13901 E. 86th St. N. in Owasso, Oklahoma, serves as a specialized transitional campus within the Owasso Public Schools district. By dedicating a single facility exclusively to eighth-grade students, the school provides a focused academic environment designed to bridge the gap between middle school and the high school experience. This unique structure allows the staff to concentrate on the specific developmental needs of early adolescents as they prepare for the more rigorous expectations of secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Owasso Public Schools, emphasizing high academic standards, personal growth, and community involvement. As part of a highly regarded district, the 8th Grade Center offers a comprehensive curriculum complemented by various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. The campus aims to foster a supportive culture that helps students navigate this pivotal year, ensuring they are socially and academically equipped for their transition into the high school program.

752

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OWASSO 8TH GRADE CTR
Demographic	Student Count
White	397
Hispanic	105
Black	34
Asian	35
Two or More	109
American Indian	71
Pacific Islander	1

White
397 (52.8 %)
Two or More
109 (14.5 %)
Hispanic
105 (14.0 %)
American Indian
71 (9.4 %)
Asian
35 (4.7 %)
Black
34 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	OWASSO
Phone:	(918)272-6274
Website:	http://www.owassops.org
Grade Range:	8th - 8th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 8 752