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#843 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 48% in state
Verdigris Upper ES
Middle School · Verdigris · Claremore, OK
A middle school in Claremore, OK serving grades 4th – 6th.
8204 E 540 Rd, Claremore, OK 74019
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Verdigris Upper ES score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Verdigris Upper 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,928/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Claremore), 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
$81,773
Median home value
$225,700
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Verdigris
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Verdigris Upper ES is listed in VERDIGRIS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Verdigris Upper ES
Verdigris Upper ES is a public middle school in Claremore, OK, part of Verdigris, serving approximately 329 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #843 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Verdigris Upper ES
What grades does Verdigris Upper ES serve?
Verdigris Upper ES serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Verdigris Upper ES?
Verdigris Upper ES has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verdigris Upper ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Verdigris Upper ES is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Verdigris Upper ES rank in OK?
Verdigris Upper ES ranks #843 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Verdigris Upper ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Verdigris Upper ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Verdigris Upper ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Verdigris Upper ES has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Verdigris Upper ES a charter school?
No, Verdigris Upper ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Verdigris Upper ES a Title I school?
No, Verdigris Upper ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Verdigris Upper ES?
42.6% of students at Verdigris Upper 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Rogers County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (918) 266-6333
- Area population (ZIP 74019)
- 20,633
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 74019; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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