The top reported proficiency rate is 32% in Math. The lowest is 17% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Navajo Jhs
Navajo Jhs serves only seventh and eighth graders in a rural portion of Jackson County, southwest of Altus proper. The school sits on South County Road 210, outside the Altus city limits, and is part of the Navajo district, a small system that covers a largely agricultural area. With a combined enrollment of roughly several dozen students across two grade levels, this is a small school by any measure. The student body is predominantly White, with a notable share identifying as Hispanic, a smaller number of Black students, and some students identifying as American Indian or of two or more races. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals was not available; a parent may want to ask the district directly about economic need.
Academically, the school’s state test results present a mixed picture. On the Oklahoma School Testing Program for the most recent year reported, eighth graders showed a modest proficiency rate in math, with about one in three students scoring at or above the state’s proficiency cut. In English language arts, the eighth-grade proficiency rate was lower, around one in eight students meeting the standard. Seventh-grade math results were suppressed, meaning the state did not release a precise figure due to the small number of tested students, and seventh-grade ELA showed roughly one in five students proficient. Science results for eighth graders were also suppressed. Overall, when combining all tested subjects and grades into a single proficiency index, the school places above the midpoint relative to districts in Jackson County. That means its performance is stronger than some neighboring schools but still reflects that a majority of students are not reaching the state’s proficiency benchmarks in reading and math. The state changed cut scores for both math and ELA in this testing cycle, which makes year-over-year comparisons unreliable, so it is difficult to say whether this year’s results represent an improvement or decline.
The school itself reports no information on advanced coursework, career pathways, or special programs, and no data on staffing ratios, chronic absenteeism, or disciplinary incidents were available in the record. Because Navajo Jhs is a junior high only, there is no graduation rate to report, and the school’s small size may limit the breadth of course offerings. A parent seeking detailed information about electives, intervention supports, or extracurricular options would need to contact the school directly.
The surrounding community of Altus is shaped heavily by Altus Air Force Base, a major training installation for transport aircraft. That military presence anchors the local economy alongside a regional hospital, food processing, and manufacturing. The city’s population has been declining gradually over recent decades, and the housing market reflects that: home values and rents in the area are notably lower than state and national averages, making this a relatively affordable place to live. The Navajo school district itself did not have any significant recent changes publicly reported, so the educational landscape appears stable.
For a family considering this school, the key takeaways are straightforward. Navajo Jhs is a very small junior high where test performance is better than the county median but where overall proficiency rates are low in an absolute sense, particularly in English language arts. The small enrollment may mean more personalized attention, but it also likely limits options for advanced or specialized coursework. The district is rural, and the local housing market is affordable. The absence of data on free lunch eligibility, special education, English learner support, and program offerings means a family should ask pointed questions about what resources and opportunities are actually available inside the building.
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