Serving 142 students in grades 4-6, Panama Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
44%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
45%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
How many students attend Panama Upper Elementary School?
142 students attend Panama Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Panama Upper Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Panama Upper Elementary School?
Panama Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Panama Upper Elementary School offer ?
Panama Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Panama Upper Elementary School part of?
Panama Upper Elementary School is part of Panama School District.
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