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New Lima School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 257 students in New Lima School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in New Lima School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,803 Schools
# Students
257 Students
723,175 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
43,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
New Lima School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 534 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
#491 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.73
# American Indian Students
55 Students
78,193 Students
% American Indian Students
21%
11%
# Asian Students
3 Students
16,352 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
147,077 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
20%
# Black Students
6 Students
57,907 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
110 Students
321,195 Students
% White Students
43%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,159 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
99,125 Students
% of Two or more races Students
29%
14%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
38,170
# Students in K Grade:
13
49,507
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
51,810
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
52,022
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
52,077
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
51,508
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
52,004
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
52,535
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
53,931
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
55,449
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
57,629
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
55,470
# Students in 11th Grade:
12
52,944
# Students in 12th Grade:
7
48,119
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,490 is higher than the state median of $10,950. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,416 is higher than the state median of $10,925. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,490
$10,950
Spending / Student
$12,416
$10,925
Best New Lima School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Lima High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 Gross Street
Wewoka, OK 74884
(405) 257-6431
Wewoka, OK 74884
(405) 257-6431
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
New Lima Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
116 Gross Street
Wewoka, OK 74884
(405) 257-3948
Wewoka, OK 74884
(405) 257-3948
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Lima School District?
New Lima School District manages 2 public schools serving 257 students.
What is the rank of New Lima School District?
New Lima School District is ranked #493 out of 534 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Lima School District?
43% of New Lima School District students are White, 29% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Lima School District?
New Lima School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is New Lima School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,416 is higher than the state median of $10,925. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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