Nowata School District
School District · Nowata, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,812
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,812
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Nowata?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Nowata as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Nowata HS
Nowata · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nowata ES
Nowata · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nowata MS
Nowata · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#368 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,812
$185 vs Oklahoma median
District size
745 students
Larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Nowata ranks #368 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Nowata's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Nowata HS (7.9/10), Nowata ES (4.2/10), and Nowata MS (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Nowata schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Nowata
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 Nowata
Nowata is a Nowata, Oklahoma school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 745 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $11,812 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Nowata demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Nowata HS, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Nowata students show an average math proficiency of 35.6% and ELA proficiency of 42.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Nowata, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nowata with test data.
Schools in Nowata
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Nowata
- Total Enrollment
- 745
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nowata?
Nowata 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 Nowata?
The average composite rating for Nowata is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Nowata?
Nowata spends $11,812 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nowata?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nowata is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nowata?
Nowata HS is the highest-rated school in Nowata with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Nowata?
Across schools in Nowata with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Nowata compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Nowata has an average school rating of 5.4/10 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.6%
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Compare Nowata 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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