For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 456 students in Waurika School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Waurika School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
456 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Waurika School District, which is ranked within the top 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 70-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 538 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.73
# American Indian Students
31 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
11%
# Asian Students
2 Students
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
20%
# Black Students
2 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
303 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
67%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
35
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,884 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 $11,735 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,884
$11,287
Spending / Student
$11,735
$11,261
Best Waurika School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waurika Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Educational Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Waurika Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 East Florida Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Waurika High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waurika School District?
Waurika School District manages 3 public schools serving 456 students.
What is the rank of Waurika School District?
Waurika School District is ranked #162 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Waurika School District?
67% of Waurika School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waurika School District?
Waurika School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Waurika School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,735 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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