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#1225 of 1,750 schools in OK
James L. Capps MS
Middle School · Putnam City · Warr Acres, OK
A Putnam City middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4020 North Grove Avenue, Warr Acres, OK 73122
- Math 8% proficient (2025)
- Reading 13% proficient (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James L. Capps MS score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James L. Capps MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,854/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warr Acres), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,826
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$923/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Mayfield MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 802 | Compare → |
| Western Oaks MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Dove Science Academy MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 302 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Putnam City
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #16 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
James L. Capps MS is listed in PUTNAM CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James L. Capps MS
James L. Capps MS is a public middle school in Warr Acres, OK, part of Putnam City, serving approximately 943 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,225 of 1,750 schools in OK.
State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James L. Capps MS
What grades does James L. Capps MS serve?
James L. Capps MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James L. Capps MS?
James L. Capps MS has an enrollment of approximately 943 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James L. Capps MS?
The student-teacher ratio at James L. Capps MS is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James L. Capps MS rank in OK?
James L. Capps MS ranks #1,225 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is James L. Capps MS's MySchoolScout rating?
James L. Capps MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James L. Capps MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James L. Capps MS has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James L. Capps MS a charter school?
No, James L. Capps MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James L. Capps MS a Title I school?
No, James L. Capps MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James L. Capps MS?
88.5% of students at James L. Capps MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 943
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (405) 787-3660
- Area population (ZIP 73122)
- 12,689
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 73122; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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