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James L. Capps Middle School

4020 North Grove Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 943 students in grades 6-8, James L. Capps Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 943 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James L. Capps Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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School Overview

James L. Capps Middle School's student population of 943 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
943 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

James L. Capps Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James L. Capps Middle School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1221 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
12%
25%
22%
27%
24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
43%
20%
Black
20%
8%
White
21%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James L. Capps Middle School's ranking?
James L. Capps Middle School is ranked #1221 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are James L. Capps Middle School often compared to?
James L. Capps Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfield Middle School, Hefner Middle School, Cooper Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend James L. Capps Middle School?
943 students attend James L. Capps Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of James L. Capps Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James L. Capps Middle School?
James L. Capps Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does James L. Capps Middle School offer ?
James L. Capps Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James L. Capps Middle School part of?
James L. Capps Middle School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is James L. Capps Middle School located?
James L. Capps Middle School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 943 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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