Briggs Public School

17210 South 569 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Briggs Public 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 13% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Briggs Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Briggs Public School's student population of 421 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
421 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Briggs Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briggs Public School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1480 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Briggs Public School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Briggs Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Briggs Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Briggs Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Briggs Public School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
57%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Briggs Public School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Briggs Public School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
8%
White
16%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Briggs Public School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Briggs Public School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Briggs Public School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Briggs Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Briggs Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Briggs Public School's ranking?
Briggs Public School is ranked #1480 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Briggs Public School often compared to?
Briggs Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keys Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Briggs Public School?
421 students attend Briggs Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Briggs Public School students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briggs Public School?
Briggs Public School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Briggs Public School offer ?
Briggs Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Briggs Public School part of?
Briggs Public School is part of Briggs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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