The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in Science. The lowest is 23% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Verdigris Jhs
Verdigris Junior High serves seventh and eighth graders in the Verdigris school district, located near Claremore in Rogers County. It is a conventional public middle school with an enrollment that is moderate for a two-grade building. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial share of students who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, and a notable proportion who identify as two or more races. Hispanic students and other racial groups make up smaller shares. Data on economic disadvantage and special education classification were not reported, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals or receive special education services.
Academically, Verdigris Junior High’s performance on Oklahoma’s state assessments places it above the midpoint among districts in Rogers County when measured by an overall proficiency index. That index averages results across tested subjects and grades. In practice, the school’s results vary by subject and grade level. In seventh grade, roughly a quarter of students met the state’s proficiency standard in both math and English language arts. In eighth grade, English language arts proficiency was slightly higher, while math proficiency was lower. Science, which is tested only in eighth grade, showed close to half of students reaching the proficiency mark. These figures come from a single year of testing, and the state changed its cut scores for math and English during this period, meaning direct year-over-year comparisons are not reliable. Parents focused on math may want to look into the dip from seventh to eighth grade and discuss with the school how students are supported in that transition.
Because Verdigris Junior High serves only seventh and eighth grades, there is no graduation rate, no Advanced Placement or dual-credit course data, and no school-level chronic absenteeism measure. Those metrics apply to high schools and are absent here by design, not as a gap in reporting.
The housing market in the area surrounding the school reflects a community that is somewhat more expensive than the state average for home values, though below the national median. Rents are moderate, and the cost of buying versus renting is roughly on par, giving families a range of options. The area is part of Rogers County, which has seen ongoing growth and development, though specific recent changes to the Verdigris school district itself were not publicly reported in a lasting way at the time of this profile.
This is a middle school whose academic profile is solid relative to its county peers but not uniformly strong across subjects. Its peer environment is diverse in racial and ethnic background, though without reported economic data, it is hard to judge the full range of student needs. Families considering Verdigris Junior High should weigh the school’s overall performance above the county midpoint against the softer spots in math and the lack of some commonly reported support indicators. A direct conversation with school staff about interventions, enrichment, and student support structures would be a reasonable next step.
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