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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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 482 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 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
482 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Velma-Alma School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 538 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.73
% American Indian
9%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
20%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
69%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,880 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,336 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,880
$10,983
Spending / Student
$11,336
$10,957
Best Velma-Alma School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Velma-alma Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Velma-alma Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Velma-alma High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Velma-Alma School District?
Velma-Alma School District manages 3 public schools serving 482 students.
What is the rank of Velma-Alma School District?
Velma-Alma School District is ranked #148 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (top 30%) 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 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, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Velma-Alma School District?
Velma-Alma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Velma-Alma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,336 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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