Serving 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Byars 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 was 40-59% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was equal to the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
26%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
13%
8%
White
46%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Byars School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% OK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
How many students attend Byars Public School?
39 students attend Byars Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Byars Public School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byars Public School?
Byars Public School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Byars Public School offer ?
Byars Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Byars Public School part of?
Byars Public School is part of Byars School District.
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