Excellent
#103 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 6% in state
- Math 69% proficient (2025)
- Reading 70% proficient (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rivers ES score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rivers ES 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Altus), 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
$59,857
Median home value
$150,900
Median rent
$896/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Altus Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–7 | 2.1 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Altus ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–4 | 2.5 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Altus Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 1–2 | 2.8 mi | 444 | 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.
Altus
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rivers ES is listed in ALTUS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rivers ES
Rivers ES is a public elementary school in Altus, OK, part of Altus, serving approximately 349 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rivers ES
What grades does Rivers ES serve?
Rivers ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Rivers ES?
Rivers ES has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivers ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivers ES is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rivers ES rank in OK?
Rivers ES ranks #103 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Rivers ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Rivers ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Rivers ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rivers ES has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rivers ES a charter school?
No, Rivers ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rivers ES a Title I school?
No, Rivers ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rivers ES?
29.5% of students at Rivers 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (580) 481-2183
- Area population (ZIP 73521)
- 20,352
- Area average commute
- 11.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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.
- 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 73521; 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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