Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Briarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briarwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Briarwood Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Briarwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarwood Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 1680 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
7%
8%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briarwood Elementary School's ranking?
Briarwood Elementary School is ranked #145 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Briarwood Elementary School often compared to?
Briarwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Earlywine Elementary School, Broadmoore Elementary School, Red Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Briarwood Elementary School?
517 students attend Briarwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Briarwood Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarwood Elementary School?
Briarwood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Briarwood Elementary School offer ?
Briarwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Briarwood Elementary School part of?
Briarwood Elementary School is part of Moore School District.
In what neighborhood is Briarwood Elementary School located?
Briarwood Elementary School is located in the South Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 13 other public schools located in South Oklahoma City.
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