Panama School District

401 High School Drive
Panama, OK 74951-9999
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 104 students in Panama School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Oklahoma.
Public Middle School in Panama School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 24% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
730 Students
200,439 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
12,506 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Panama 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 75-79% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#305 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Panama  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Panama  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Panama  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Panama  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
78%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Panama  School District and public school graduation rate of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
200 Students
27,400 Students
% American Indian Students
28%
14%
# Asian Students
8 Students
3,366 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
36,345 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
18%
# Black Students
7 Students
14,644 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
417 Students
92,168 Students
% White Students
57%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
729 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
25,719 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
13%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
42
6,776
# Students in K Grade:
55
7,526
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
7,931
# Students in 2nd Grade:
55
7,756
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
7,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
7,499
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
11,284
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
37,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
2,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
33
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
52
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
73
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,273 is higher than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,382 is less than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,919 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Panama  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$8 MM
$7,900 MM
This chart displays total spending of Panama  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,273
$11,287
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Panama  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,382
$11,261
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Panama  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Panama School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Panama Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 North Missouri
Panama, OK 74951
(918) 963-0406
Grades: 7-8
| 104 students

Recent Articles

Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Quick Links