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5.8 avg / 10

Sallisaw School District

School District · Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Students: 1,883
Teachers (FTE): 119
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,060

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Sallisaw?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sallisaw 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.

Eastside ES

6.4/10

Sallisaw · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Sallisaw HS

6.3/10

Sallisaw · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Sallisaw MS

5.2/10

Sallisaw · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Oklahoma rank

#320 of 424

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Oklahoma avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,060

$937 vs Oklahoma median

District size

1,883 students

Much larger than Oklahoma median

The short answer

Sallisaw ranks #320 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Sallisaw's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Eastside ES (6.4/10), Sallisaw HS (6.3/10), and Sallisaw MS (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Eastside ES

STAAR proficiency rose +12.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sallisaw schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Sallisaw

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Eastside ES 6.4 / 10
2 Sallisaw HS 6.3 / 10
3 Sallisaw MS 5.2 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Sallisaw

Sallisaw is a Sallisaw, Oklahoma school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,883 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $11,060 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Sallisaw demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Eastside ES, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.

In standardized testing, Sallisaw students show an average math proficiency of 43.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.1%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Sallisaw, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 43.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 52.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Sallisaw with test data.

Schools in Sallisaw

4 schools

District Details

City
Sallisaw
Total Enrollment
1,883
Teachers (FTE)
119
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sallisaw?

Sallisaw has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Sallisaw?

The average composite rating for Sallisaw is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sallisaw?

Sallisaw spends $11,060 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sallisaw?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sallisaw is 15.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sallisaw?

Eastside ES is the highest-rated school in Sallisaw with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What are the test scores in Sallisaw?

Across schools in Sallisaw with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sallisaw compare to other districts in Oklahoma?

Sallisaw has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 4 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
43.0%
ELA Proficiency
52.1%

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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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