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#71 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 4% in state

Amber-pocasset ES

Elementary School · Amber-pocasset · Amber, OK

An elementary school in Amber, OK where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Post Office Box 38, Amber, OK 73004

  • Math 65% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2025)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-7.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+26.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$16,277
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at Amber-pocasset ES score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 62% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
76%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Amber-pocasset ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average379/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,625

Median home value

$160,400

Median rent

$1,080/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Amber-pocasset

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,277NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Amber-pocasset ES is listed in AMBER-POCASSET; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Amber-pocasset ES

Amber-pocasset ES is a public elementary school in Amber, OK, part of Amber-pocasset, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Amber-pocasset ES

What grades does Amber-pocasset ES serve?

Amber-pocasset ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Amber-pocasset ES?

Amber-pocasset ES has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Amber-pocasset ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Amber-pocasset ES is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Amber-pocasset ES rank in OK?

Amber-pocasset ES ranks #71 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Amber-pocasset ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Amber-pocasset ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Amber-pocasset ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Amber-pocasset ES has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Amber-pocasset ES a charter school?

No, Amber-pocasset ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Amber-pocasset ES a Title I school?

No, Amber-pocasset ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amber-pocasset ES?

59.1% of students at Amber-pocasset ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Grady County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
Area population (ZIP 73004)
812
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
43.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 73004; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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