Dimensions Academy (Closed 2021)

809 N Findlay
Norman, OK 73071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dimensions Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Dimensions Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
454 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (OK)
#440 out of 1674 schools
(Top 30%)
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20-24%
24%
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35-39%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
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American Indian
7%
12%
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Asian
8%
2%
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Hispanic
18%
19%
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Black
9%
8%
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White
44%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
91%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dimensions Academy's ranking?
Dimensions Academy is ranked #440 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Dimensions Academy?
454 students attend Dimensions Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dimensions Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dimensions Academy?
Dimensions Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dimensions Academy offer ?
Dimensions Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dimensions Academy part of?
Dimensions Academy is part of Norman School District.

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