Velma-alma School District
School District · Velma, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,675
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,675
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Evaluating Velma-alma?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Velma-alma 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.
Velma-alma HS
Velma · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Velma-alma ES
Velma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Velma-alma MS
Velma · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#379 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,675
$322 vs Oklahoma median
District size
482 students
Typical than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Velma-alma ranks #379 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Velma-alma's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Velma-alma HS (6.9/10), Velma-alma ES (4.5/10), and Velma-alma MS (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +22.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Velma-alma schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Velma-alma
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Velma-alma HS | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Velma-alma ES | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Velma-alma MS | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Velma-alma
Velma-alma is a Velma, Oklahoma school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 482 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. The district invests $11,675 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Velma-alma demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Velma-alma HS, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Velma-alma students show an average math proficiency of 41.5% and ELA proficiency of 45.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Velma-alma, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Velma-alma with test data.
Schools in Velma-alma
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Velma
- Total Enrollment
- 482
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Velma-alma?
Velma-alma 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 Velma-alma?
The average composite rating for Velma-alma is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Velma-alma?
Velma-alma spends $11,675 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Velma-alma?
The average student-teacher ratio in Velma-alma is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Velma-alma?
Velma-alma HS is the highest-rated school in Velma-alma with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Velma-alma?
Across schools in Velma-alma with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Velma-alma compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Velma-alma has an average school rating of 5.3/10 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.2%
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Compare Velma-alma with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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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