Empire School District
School District · Duncan, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,931
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,931
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Evaluating Empire?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Empire 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.
Empire MS
Duncan · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Empire HS
Duncan · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Empire ES
Duncan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#170 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,931
$1,066 vs Oklahoma median
District size
490 students
Typical than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Empire ranks #170 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Empire's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Empire MS (7.2/10), Empire HS (6.8/10), and Empire ES (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +24.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Empire schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Empire
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Empire
Empire is a Duncan, Oklahoma school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 490 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The district invests $10,931 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Empire demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Empire MS, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Empire students show an average math proficiency of 41.0% and ELA proficiency of 44.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Empire, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Empire with test data.
Schools in Empire
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Duncan
- Total Enrollment
- 490
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Empire?
Empire has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Empire?
The average composite rating for Empire is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Empire?
Empire spends $10,931 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Empire?
The average student-teacher ratio in Empire is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Empire?
Empire MS is the highest-rated school in Empire with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Empire?
Across schools in Empire with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Empire compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Empire has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 3 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.6%
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Compare Empire 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)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (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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