Excellent
#48 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 3% in state
Oklahoma School for the Deaf
Elementary School · Oklahoma School for the Deaf · Sulphur, OK
An elementary school in Sulphur, OK where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 East Oklahoma Avenue, Sulphur, OK 73086
- Math 25% proficient (2013)
- Reading 25% proficient (2013)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Oklahoma School for the Deaf score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2009, reaching 25% in 2013, across a 5-year record (2009–2013).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 6 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oklahoma School for the Deaf 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,666/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sulphur), 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
$62,600
Median home value
$153,500
Median rent
$885/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–2 | 1.3 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Sulphur Intermediate ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 3–5 | 1.4 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Veritas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 66 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oklahoma School for the Deaf
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Oklahoma School for the Deaf is listed in OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oklahoma School for the Deaf
Oklahoma School for the Deaf is a public elementary school in Sulphur, OK, part of Oklahoma School for the Deaf, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oklahoma School for the Deaf
What grades does Oklahoma School for the Deaf serve?
Oklahoma School for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Oklahoma School for the Deaf?
Oklahoma School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
How does Oklahoma School for the Deaf rank in OK?
Oklahoma School for the Deaf ranks #48 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Oklahoma School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
Oklahoma School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Oklahoma School for the Deaf?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oklahoma School for the Deaf has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Is Oklahoma School for the Deaf a charter school?
No, Oklahoma School for the Deaf is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oklahoma School for the Deaf a Title I school?
No, Oklahoma School for the Deaf is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oklahoma School for the Deaf?
96.2% of students at Oklahoma School for the Deaf 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Murray County
- Phone
- (580) 622-4900
- Area population (ZIP 73086)
- 8,504
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 73086; 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, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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