Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Optima 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: OPTIMA PUBLIC SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hooker, OK, encompassing approximately 59 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Optima Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Optima Public School's student population of 47 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Optima 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 Optima Public School is 0.26, 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
#1272 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
85%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
15%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Optima Public School's ranking?
Optima Public School is ranked #1272 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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 25% OK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Optima Public School?
47 students attend Optima Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Optima Public School students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Optima Public School?
Optima Public School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Optima Public School offer ?
Optima Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Optima Public School part of?
Optima Public School is part of Optima School District.
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