VELMA-ALMA MS

VELMA-ALMA
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
102 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Velma-Alma Middle School, located at 901 Main Street in Velma, Oklahoma, serves as a central pillar of the local community’s educational system. As part of the Velma-Alma Public School District, the middle school focuses on bridging the gap between primary education and high school, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining the small-town values characteristic of rural Oklahoma, providing students with personalized attention and a tight-knit community atmosphere.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while offering opportunities for extracurricular engagement. By utilizing its official website, http://www.velma-alma.com, the administration maintains open lines of communication with parents and the community regarding academic calendars, school policies, and student achievements. Whether through classroom instruction or participation in local sports and clubs, Velma-Alma Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
102
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    72 (70.6 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (19.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (6.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.9 %)
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: VELMA-ALMA
Phone: (580)203-3701
Website: http://www.velma-alma.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
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 6 25
Grade 7 38
Grade 8 39
Gender Ratio