Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bearden Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bearden Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bearden Public School's student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bearden Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bearden Public School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1105 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
46%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
43%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bearden Public School's ranking?
Bearden Public School is ranked #1105 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Bearden Public School?
143 students attend Bearden Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bearden Public School students are American Indian, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bearden Public School?
Bearden Public School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bearden Public School offer ?
Bearden Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bearden Public School part of?
Bearden Public School is part of Bearden School District.
School Reviews
5 9/12/2011
Great to see the old school is still teaching all the beautiful kids of oklahoma. It brings back so many memories.
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