Top Rankings
Medford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
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 317 students in Medford 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 Medford School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
317 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Medford 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 538 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.73
# American Indian Students
2 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
20%
# Black Students
4 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
253 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
80%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
29
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
35
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
14
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,325 is higher than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,918 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,325
$11,287
Spending / Student
$21,918
$11,261
Best Medford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medford High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 North Main Street
Medford, OK 73759
(580) 395-2392
Medford, OK 73759
(580) 395-2392
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Medford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 North Main Street
Medford, OK 73759
(580) 395-2392
Medford, OK 73759
(580) 395-2392
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Medford School District?
Medford School District manages 2 public schools serving 317 students.
What is the rank of Medford School District?
Medford School District is ranked #172 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 science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Medford School District?
80% of Medford School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Medford School District?
Medford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Medford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,918 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
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