Varnum School District

11929 Ns 3550
Seminole, OK 74868-1234
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Varnum 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 2 public schools serving 332 students in Varnum 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 Varnum School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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
2 Schools
1,783 Schools
# Students
332 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
30:1

District Rank

Varnum 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#428 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Varnum  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Varnum  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.
15-19%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Varnum  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.
10-14%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Varnum  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)
≥80%
78%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Varnum  School District and public school graduation rate of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.73
# American Indian Students
107 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
32%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
20%
# Black Students
4 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
105 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
32%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
23%
13%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
36
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
26
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
30
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
19
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,214 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,738 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,919 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Varnum  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
$4 MM
$7,900 MM
This chart displays total spending of Varnum  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
$10,214
$11,287
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Varnum  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
$11,738
$11,261
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Varnum  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 Varnum School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Varnum High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11929 Ns 3550
Seminole, OK 74868
(405) 382-1448
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Varnum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11929 Ns 3550
Seminole, OK 74868
(405) 382-1448
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Varnum School District?
Varnum School District manages 2 public schools serving 332 students.
What is the rank of Varnum School District?
Varnum School District is ranked #472 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 Varnum School District?
32% of Varnum School District students are American Indian, 32% of students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Varnum School District?
Varnum School District has a student/teacher ratio of 30:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Varnum School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,738 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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