Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Norwood Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower 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 73% 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: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norwood Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Norwood Public School's student population of 139 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norwood 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 Norwood Public School is 0.69, 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
#982 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
42%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
27%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
26%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwood Public School's ranking?
Norwood Public School is ranked #982 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Norwood Public School?
139 students attend Norwood Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Norwood Public School students are American Indian, 27% of students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwood Public School?
Norwood Public School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Norwood Public School offer ?
Norwood Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Norwood Public School part of?
Norwood Public School is part of Norwood School District.
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