Dale School District

300 Smith Avenue
Dale, OK 74851-8218
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Dale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 765 students in Dale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Dale School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,783 Schools
# Students
765 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Dale School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#177 out of 538 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Dale  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dale  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dale  School District 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.
35-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dale  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≥95%
78%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Dale  School District and public school graduation rate of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.73
# American Indian Students
134 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
17%
11%
# Asian Students
8 Students
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
20%
# Black Students
5 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
525 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
69%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
76 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
13%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
40
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
54
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
53
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
51
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,927 in this school district is less 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 $9,013 is less than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,919 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Dale  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7 MM
$7,900 MM
This chart displays total spending of Dale  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$8,927
$11,287
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Dale  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,013
$11,261
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Dale  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dale School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Smith Avenue
Mcloud, OK 74851
(405) 964-5555
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Dale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Smith Avenue
Mcloud, OK 74851
(405) 964-2799
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Dale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Smith Avenue
Mcloud, OK 74851
(405) 964-5514
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dale School District?
Dale School District manages 3 public schools serving 765 students.
What is the rank of Dale School District?
Dale School District is ranked #167 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (top 50%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dale School District?
69% of Dale School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dale School District?
Dale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Dale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,013 is less than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

Recent Articles

How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 765 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1% in OK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Quick Links