Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Briarglen Elementary 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 was 10% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
56%
20%
Black
13%
8%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% OK state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% OK state average).
How many students attend Briarglen Elementary School?
612 students attend Briarglen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Briarglen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarglen Elementary School?
Briarglen Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Briarglen Elementary School offer ?
Briarglen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Briarglen Elementary School part of?
Briarglen Elementary School is part of Union School District.
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