Top Rankings
Mcalester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,991 students in Mcalester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Mcalester School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
2,991 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mcalester School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 533 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 538 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)73%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.73
% American Indian
16%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
20%
% Black
4%
8%
% White
45%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
19%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,843 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,498 is less than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,843
$10,983
Spending / Student
$10,498
$10,957
Best Mcalester School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker Intermediate Center
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1310 North 6th Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4647
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4647
Grades: 5-6
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 East South Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4542
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4542
Grades: K-2
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Mcalester High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Buffalo Drive
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Grades: PK
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 East South St
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Grades: 3-4
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
1717 E Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-1509
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-1509
Grades: 7-8
| 413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcalester School District?
Mcalester School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,991 students.
What is the rank of Mcalester School District?
Mcalester School District is ranked #60 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcalester School District?
45% of Mcalester School District students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcalester School District?
Mcalester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Mcalester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,498 is less than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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