Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Medford Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Medford Elementary School's student population of 238 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Medford Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medford Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#664 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medford Elementary School's ranking?
Medford Elementary School is ranked #664 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Medford Elementary School?
238 students attend Medford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Medford Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medford Elementary School?
Medford Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Medford Elementary School offer ?
Medford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Medford Elementary School part of?
Medford Elementary School is part of Medford School District.
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