Tahlequah School District
School District · Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,004
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,004
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#204 of 423
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,004
+$7 vs Oklahoma median
District size
3,610 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
About Tahlequah
Tahlequah is a Tahlequah, Oklahoma school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,610 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $12,004 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Tahlequah demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Heritage ES, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Tahlequah students show an average math proficiency of 33.7% and ELA proficiency of 29.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tahlequah, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tahlequah with test data.
Schools in Tahlequah
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Tahlequah
- Total Enrollment
- 3,610
- Teachers (FTE)
- 232
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tahlequah?
Tahlequah has 6 schools in total — 3 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 Tahlequah?
The average composite rating for Tahlequah is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tahlequah?
Tahlequah spends $12,004 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tahlequah?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tahlequah is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tahlequah?
Heritage ES is the highest-rated school in Tahlequah with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Tahlequah?
Across schools in Tahlequah with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tahlequah compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Tahlequah has an average school rating of 6.4/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in OK
Compare Tahlequah 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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