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Okemah School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 725 students in Okemah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Okemah School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
725 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Okemah School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#452 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-74%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.73
# American Indian Students
299 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
41%
11%
# Asian Students
6 Students
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
20%
# Black Students
35 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
261 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
36%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
69
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
56
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,181 is higher 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 $12,294 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,181
$11,287
Spending / Student
$12,294
$11,261
Best Okemah School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okemah High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 East Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #22.
Okemah Noble Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 West Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Grades: 4-5
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Oakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 N 16th Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Grades: PK-3
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Okemah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 West Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Okemah School District?
Okemah School District manages 4 public schools serving 725 students.
What is the rank of Okemah School District?
Okemah School District is ranked #458 out of 537 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 Okemah School District?
41% of Okemah School District students are American Indian, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Okemah School District?
Okemah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Okemah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,294 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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