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Locust Grove School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,208 students in Locust Grove School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Locust Grove School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,783 Schools
# Students
1,208 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Locust Grove 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#266 out of 538 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.73
# American Indian Students
468 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
39%
11%
# Asian Students
17 Students
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
20%
# Black Students
5 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
414 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
34%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
257 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
21%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
75
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
87
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
115
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,695 is higher than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,585 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,695
$11,287
Spending / Student
$12,585
$11,261
Best Locust Grove School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Locust Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 N Broadway
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4303
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4303
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Locust Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Hwy 82
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4299
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4299
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Locust Grove Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Hwy 82
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4300
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4300
Grades: 2-5
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
Locust Grove Early Lrning Center
Magnet School
695 E Joe Koelsch
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4213
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4213
Grades: PK-1
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Locust Grove School District?
Locust Grove School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,208 students.
What is the rank of Locust Grove School District?
Locust Grove School District is ranked #267 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Locust Grove School District?
39% of Locust Grove School District students are American Indian, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Locust Grove School District?
Locust Grove School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Locust Grove School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,585 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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