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#158 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 9% in state

Marlow HS

High School · Marlow · Marlow, OK

A high school in Marlow, OK serving grades 9th – 12th.

Post Office Box 73, Marlow, OK 73055

  • Math 17% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$9,339
Chronic Absenteeism23.4%

Students at Marlow HS score 36% proficient, which is in line with what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Marlow HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,324/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marlow), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$63,545

Median home value

$154,300

Median rent

$828/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Marlow

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$9,339NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marlow HS is listed in MARLOW; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marlow HS

Marlow HS is a public high school in Marlow, OK, part of Marlow, serving approximately 376 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marlow HS

What grades does Marlow HS serve?

Marlow HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marlow HS?

Marlow HS has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlow HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Marlow HS is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marlow HS rank in OK?

Marlow HS ranks #158 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Marlow HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Marlow HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Marlow HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marlow HS has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marlow HS a charter school?

No, Marlow HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marlow HS a Title I school?

No, Marlow HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marlow HS?

49.2% of students at Marlow HS 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Stephens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 73055)
9,639
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
42.8
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 73055; 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

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