Norman School District
School District · Norman, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
25
18 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,223
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
25
18 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,223
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Norman?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Norman 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.
Dimensions Academy
Norman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wilson ES
Norman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln ES
Norman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#227 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,223
$1,774 vs Oklahoma median
District size
15,662 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Norman ranks #227 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Norman's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dimensions Academy (8.5/10), Wilson ES (8.2/10), and Lincoln ES (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Norman schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Norman schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Norman
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimensions Academy | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Wilson ES | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Lincoln ES | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Washington ES | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Truman ES | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Mckinley ES | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Norman North HS | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Norman HS | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Alcott MS | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Cleveland ES | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Norman
Norman is a Norman, Oklahoma school district serving 25 schools. The district educates 15,662 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $10,223 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Norman demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dimensions Academy, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Norman students show an average math proficiency of 47.0% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Norman, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Norman with test data.
Schools in Norman
25 schools Elementary Schools 18
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Norman
- Total Enrollment
- 15,662
- Teachers (FTE)
- 966
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Norman?
Norman has 25 schools in total — 18 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Norman?
The average composite rating for Norman is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Norman?
Norman spends $10,223 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Norman?
The average student-teacher ratio in Norman is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Norman?
Dimensions Academy is the highest-rated school in Norman with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Norman?
Across schools in Norman with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Norman compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Norman has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 25 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
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Compare Norman with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- 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)
- Guymon (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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