Serving 301 students in grades 4-6, Verdigris Upper Es ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verdigris Upper Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Verdigris Upper Es's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Verdigris Upper Es ranks within the top 20% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verdigris Upper Es is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 1674 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
12%
12%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
2%
8%
White
56%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
22%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verdigris Upper Es's ranking?
Verdigris Upper Es is ranked #218 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Verdigris Upper Es?
301 students attend Verdigris Upper Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Verdigris Upper Es students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verdigris Upper Es?
Verdigris Upper Es has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Verdigris Upper Es offer ?
Verdigris Upper Es offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Verdigris Upper Es part of?
Verdigris Upper Es is part of Verdigris School District.
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