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Velma-Alma School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 435 students in Velma-Alma School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Velma-Alma School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
435 Students
696,937 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
43,086 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Velma-Alma School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 539 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
26%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
# American Indian Students
18 Students
81,281 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
14,934 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
134,000 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%
# Black Students
1 Student
54,622 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
300 Students
322,747 Students
% White Students
69%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,914 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
86,397 Students
% of Two or more races Students
20%
12%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
37,733
# Students in K Grade:
29
51,297
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
51,464
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
50,398
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
50,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
49,522
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
49,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
50,985
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
52,544
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
52,927
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
55,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
50,941
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
47,349
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
45,464
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,947 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,363. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,561 is higher than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,947
$11,363
Spending / Student
$12,561
$11,336
Best Velma-Alma School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Velma-alma Es
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Velma-alma MiddleSchool
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Grades: 6-8
| 116 students
Rank: #33.
Velma-alma High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Velma-Alma School District?
Velma-Alma School District manages 3 public schools serving 435 students.
What is the rank of Velma-Alma School District?
Velma-Alma School District is ranked #152 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Velma-Alma School District?
69% of Velma-Alma School District students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Velma-Alma School District?
Velma-Alma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Velma-Alma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,561 is higher than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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