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Empire School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 522 students in Empire 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 Empire School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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
3 Schools
1,783 Schools
# Students
522 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Empire 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#209 out of 538 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.73
# American Indian Students
36 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
20%
# Black Students
2 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
334 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
64%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
38
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
40
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,374 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 $10,757 is less than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,374
$11,287
Spending / Student
$10,757
$11,261
Best Empire School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Empire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-4150
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Empire High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
Empire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Grades: 6-8
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Empire School District?
Empire School District manages 3 public schools serving 522 students.
What is the rank of Empire School District?
Empire School District is ranked #191 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Empire School District?
64% of Empire School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Empire School District?
Empire School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Empire School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,757 is less than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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