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Waurika School District

School District · Waurika, Oklahoma

Students: 450
Teachers (FTE): 30

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,507

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

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Evaluating Waurika?

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

Waurika ES

7.2/10

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

Waurika HS

6.5/10

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

Waurika MS

6.1/10

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

How this district compares

Oklahoma rank

#159 of 424

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Oklahoma avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,507

+$4,510 vs Oklahoma median

District size

450 students

Typical than Oklahoma median

The short answer

Waurika ranks #159 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Waurika's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waurika ES (7.2/10), Waurika HS (6.5/10), and Waurika MS (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Waurika MS

STAAR proficiency rose +10.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Waurika schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Waurika

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 Waurika ES 7.2 / 10
2 Waurika HS 6.5 / 10
3 Waurika MS 6.1 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Waurika

Waurika is a Waurika, Oklahoma school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 450 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $16,507 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Waurika demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Waurika ES, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Waurika students show an average math proficiency of 41.6% and ELA proficiency of 45.2%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 41.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.2%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Waurika with test data.

Schools in Waurika

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1

District Details

City
Waurika
Total Enrollment
450
Teachers (FTE)
30
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Waurika?

Waurika 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 Waurika?

The average composite rating for Waurika is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Waurika?

Waurika spends $16,507 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Waurika?

The average student-teacher ratio in Waurika is 15:1.

What is the top-rated school in Waurika?

Waurika ES is the highest-rated school in Waurika with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Waurika?

Across schools in Waurika with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.6% 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 Waurika compare to other districts in Oklahoma?

Waurika has an average school rating of 6.6/10 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
41.6%
ELA Proficiency
45.2%

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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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