Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brushy 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 16% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brushy Public School's attendance zone serves the entire Sallisaw district, covering approximately 46.5 square miles and typically requiring a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the nearest zone edge and up to 8.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brushy Public School's student population of 379 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brushy Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brushy Public School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1309 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
61%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
33%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brushy Public School's ranking?
Brushy Public School is ranked #1309 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Brushy Public School often compared to?
Brushy Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Belfonte Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Brushy Public School?
379 students attend Brushy Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Brushy Public School students are American Indian, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brushy Public School?
Brushy Public School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brushy Public School offer ?
Brushy Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brushy Public School part of?
Brushy Public School is part of Brushy School District.
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