The Shady Point School, located on the northeastern edge of the community of Shady Point in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, was built in 1936 as a Works Progress Administration project. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Shady Point 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shady Point Public School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Shady Point, OK, covering approximately 5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shady Point Public School's student population of 158 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shady Point 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 Shady Point Public School is 0.62, 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
#1252 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
18%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shady Point Public School's ranking?
Shady Point Public School is ranked #1252 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Shady Point Public School often compared to?
Shady Point Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cameron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Shady Point Public School?
158 students attend Shady Point Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Shady Point Public School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shady Point Public School?
Shady Point Public School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shady Point Public School offer ?
Shady Point Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shady Point Public School part of?
Shady Point Public School is part of Shady Point School District.
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