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.
51爆料s 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
1,803 Schools
# Students
2,991 Students
723,175 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
43,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Mcalester School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 534 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 Students
487 Students
78,193 Students
% American Indian Students
16%
11%
# Asian Students
33 Students
16,352 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
444 Students
147,077 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
20%
# Black Students
101 Students
57,907 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
1,354 Students
321,195 Students
% White Students
45%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
3,159 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
564 Students
99,125 Students
% of Two or more races Students
19%
14%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
175
38,170
# Students in K Grade:
182
49,507
# Students in 1st Grade:
171
51,810
# Students in 2nd Grade:
186
52,022
# Students in 3rd Grade:
192
52,077
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
51,508
# Students in 5th Grade:
219
52,004
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
52,535
# Students in 7th Grade:
218
53,931
# Students in 8th Grade:
195
55,449
# Students in 9th Grade:
310
57,629
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
55,470
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
52,944
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
48,119
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,843 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,950. 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 $10,925. 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
$10,950
Spending / Student
$10,498
$10,925
Best Mcalester School District 51爆料s (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 #61 out of 534 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 $10,925. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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