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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.
51爆料s 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
1,803 Schools
# Students
482 Students
723,175 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
43,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Velma-Alma School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 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 Students
42 Students
78,193 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
16,352 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
147,077 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
20%
# Black Students
n/a
57,907 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
335 Students
321,195 Students
% White Students
69%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,159 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
99,125 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
14%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
38,170
# Students in K Grade:
35
49,507
# Students in 1st Grade:
32
51,810
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
52,022
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
52,077
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
51,508
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
52,004
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
52,535
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
53,931
# Students in 8th Grade:
39
55,449
# Students in 9th Grade:
35
57,629
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
55,470
# Students in 11th Grade:
34
52,944
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
48,119
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,880 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,950. 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 $10,925. 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
$10,950
Spending / Student
$11,336
$10,925
Best Velma-Alma School District 51爆料s (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 #146 out of 534 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 $10,925. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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