Serving 108 students in grades 6-8, Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)'s student population of 108 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) ranks within the top 30% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) is 0.69, 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
#407 out of 1674 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
7%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
14%
8%
White
49%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)'s ranking?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) is ranked #407 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)?
108 students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) offer ?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) part of?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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