The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in Science. The lowest is 9% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on 6th and 7th Grade Academy
6TH AND 7TH GRADE ACADEMY is a public school in Muskogee, Oklahoma, that serves only sixth and seventh graders. It is part of the Muskogee district. Because the school covers only two middle-school grades, it does not have a graduation rate, and the discussion of student outcomes is limited to state testing in those grades.
The student body is diverse and draws from the city of Muskogee, a mid-sized city that functions as an industrial and economic center for eastern Oklahoma. Muskogee has a significant industrial base, anchored by a large Georgia-Pacific plant, and serves as the state’s first port with Gulf access. The city’s population has declined over recent decades but has recently stabilized. The housing market in the area is affordable relative to national and state benchmarks, with home values and rents well below the state median. This makes the district accessible to many families, though median household income in the city is also below national averages, and a notable share of residents live below the poverty line.
Academically, the school's state test results are a soft spot. In both math and English language arts, for both sixth and seventh grades, the share of students scoring proficient or above was below one in six students. The comparison to other districts in Muskogee County puts the school’s overall proficiency index in the bottom quartile. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what academic supports are available for students who are behind grade level. Science results were reported for a prior year and a prior school configuration, and they were also low.
The school enrollment is concentrated in two grades, with a roughly even split between sixth and seventh graders. Racially and ethnically, the largest group of students is those who identify as two or more races, followed by white students and Hispanic students, with Black students and American Indian or Alaska Native students also present in notable numbers. No breakdown of students with disabilities or English learners was available in the data, nor was information about free or reduced-price meal eligibility, so a full picture of student support needs is not possible from this data alone. The school is not a charter school. Its status as a Title I school was not reported.
Muskogee itself offers a setting with a working-class character, a historic downtown with early-20th-century buildings, and several museums and civic anchors such as Honor Heights Park and the Castle of Muskogee. The city is auto-oriented with low population density, and most residents commute by car. The district brief turned up no recent major changes or initiatives, so the school’s academic approach appears to be operating without a publicly reported recent shift in direction.
For a family considering this school, the main takeaway is the academic performance. The school serves a concentrated two-year window in a student’s education, and the test results suggest that, overall, students are not meeting state benchmarks at high rates. This may reflect broader community economic challenges rather than any single school-level cause, but it is the central fact about the school’s academic profile. A parent who values a diverse student body and an affordable housing market may find the district accessible, while the academic numbers would likely be a concern worth discussing directly with the school’s administration.
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