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Porum School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 414 students in Porum School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Porum School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
414 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Porum School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80-89% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 538 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-89%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.73
% American Indian
53%
11%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
20%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
44%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,056 is higher than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,324 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,056
$10,983
Spending / Student
$11,324
$10,957
Best Porum School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Porum High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 N 4th St
Porum, OK 74455
(918) 484-5122
Porum, OK 74455
(918) 484-5122
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
Porum Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 N 4th St
Porum, OK 74455
(918) 484-5123
Porum, OK 74455
(918) 484-5123
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Porum School District?
Porum School District manages 2 public schools serving 414 students.
What is the rank of Porum School District?
Porum School District is ranked #289 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Porum School District?
53% of Porum School District students are American Indian, 44% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Porum School District?
Porum School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Porum School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,324 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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