The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in Science. The lowest is 7% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Mcloud Jhs
McLoud Junior High serves seventh and eighth graders in the McLoud Public Schools district, a small district that draws from the town of McLoud itself as well as portions of the surrounding area that fall within Dale and Harrah school boundaries. McLoud is a former agricultural center that has become a bedroom community for Oklahoma City, roughly a half-hour drive west, and for Shawnee to the east. The town keeps its own identity through annual traditions like the Blackberry Festival and local anchors such as the McLoud Public Library, the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, and the Kickapoo Tribe headquarters. The setting is low-density, with open fields and pastureland around a traditional Main Street core, and the population has grown steadily as the Oklahoma City metro area has expanded.
The junior high enrolls students in just two grades and is one of several schools in the district. Demographically, a majority of students are white, with a substantial share identifying as two or more races and a smaller but present share identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native. The school does not report the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, nor does it report the share receiving special education services or English learner support, so the full economic and learning-support picture is not available from the data.
On state assessments, the proficiency rates are low. In math, a small share of seventh graders scored at or above the proficient level, and in eighth grade the share was smaller still. In English language arts, about a fifth of both seventh and eighth graders met the proficiency bar. Science results, tested only in eighth grade, were somewhat higher, with about a third of students scoring proficient or above. The state changed the test's cut scores in math and English language arts for this testing cycle, which means these results cannot be directly compared to prior years to determine improvement or decline. The school’s overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades, when combined into a single index, falls below the midpoint among districts in Pottawatomie County. A family considering this school will want to look into what academic interventions and support structures are in place for students who are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks.
Because this is a middle school serving only grades seven and eight, there is no graduation rate to report, and the data does not include chronic absenteeism rates or discipline numbers. The absence of that information, particularly around attendance patterns and behavior, is a gap a parent may want to follow up on directly with the school.
Housing in the area is moderately priced compared to national averages, and the local market has seen modest appreciation. The typical home value in the zip code is near the state benchmark, and the estimated monthly mortgage on a median-priced home, after a typical down payment, is below the national figure. Rents are also relatively low. For a family moving into the area, the cost of housing is one of McLoud’s draws. The town’s growth as a commuter community means that many residents travel to Oklahoma City or Shawnee for work, and schools and civic buildings are clustered around Broadway, the main commercial corridor.
The district itself did not report any recent major changes in leadership, facilities, or programming that could be verified, so families should look at the current course offerings and extracurricular options directly with the school. The junior high is a standard two-year feeder into McLoud High School, and the academic profile as measured by state tests suggests that students who enter below grade level will need targeted support to get on track before high school.
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