Top Rankings
Balko School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 137 students in Balko School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Balko School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,783 Schools
# Students
137 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Balko School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 538 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
20%
# Black Students
1 Student
55,137 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
114 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
83%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
5
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
7
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
11
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
8
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $45,730 is higher than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,029 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$45,730
$11,287
Spending / Student
$45,029
$11,261
Best Balko School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Balko Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 Bison Lane
Balko, OK 73931
(580) 646-3385
Balko, OK 73931
(580) 646-3385
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Balko High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Bison Lane
Balko, OK 73931
(580) 646-3385
Balko, OK 73931
(580) 646-3385
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Balko School District?
Balko School District manages 2 public schools serving 137 students.
What is the rank of Balko School District?
Balko School District is ranked #14 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Balko School District?
83% of Balko School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Balko School District?
Balko School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Balko School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,029 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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