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Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 465 students in Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,783 Schools
# Students
465 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 538 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.73
# American Indian Students
58 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
12%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
20%
# Black Students
2 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
337 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
73%
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
6%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
34
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
38
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,946 is higher than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,525 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,946
$11,287
Spending / Student
$11,525
$11,261
Best Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas-fay-custer Unified Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Grades: 7-9
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas-fay-custer Unified High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3522
Grades: 10-12
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District?
Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 465 students.
What is the rank of Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District?
Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District is ranked #65 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District?
73% of Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District?
Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,525 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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