Ardmore School District
School District · Ardmore, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,617
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,617
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Evaluating Ardmore?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ardmore as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Charles Evans ES
Ardmore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ardmore HS
Ardmore · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ardmore MS
Ardmore · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#388 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,491
$506 vs Oklahoma median
District size
2,617 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Ardmore ranks #388 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Ardmore's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Charles Evans ES (6.8/10), Ardmore HS (5.5/10), and Ardmore MS (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ardmore schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ardmore
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Evans ES | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Ardmore HS | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Ardmore MS | 4.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln ES | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Jefferson ES | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ardmore
Ardmore is a Ardmore, Oklahoma school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,617 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.4:1. District-level spending was $11,491 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Ardmore demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Charles Evans ES, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Ardmore students show an average math proficiency of 32.3% and ELA proficiency of 38.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ardmore, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ardmore with test data.
Schools in Ardmore
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Ardmore
- Total Enrollment
- 2,617
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- District spending per student
- $11,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ardmore?
Ardmore has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ardmore?
The average composite rating for Ardmore is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ardmore?
Ardmore's district-level spending was $11,491 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ardmore?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ardmore is 22.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ardmore?
Charles Evans ES is the highest-rated school in Ardmore with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Ardmore?
Across schools in Ardmore with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ardmore compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Ardmore has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Ardmore with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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