Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mary Golda Ross 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 7% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
88%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
3%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
48%
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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Mary Golda Ross Elementary School?
533 students attend Mary Golda Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mary Golda Ross Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Golda Ross Elementary School?
Mary Golda Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Golda Ross Elementary School offer ?
Mary Golda Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mary Golda Ross Elementary School part of?
Mary Golda Ross Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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