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Schools in Choctaw · Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools

Choctaw’s public schools outscore 80% of Oklahoma districts

On the state math tests, 33% of Choctaw’s students scored proficient, above the Oklahoma average (25%). The grade covers the public school district serving Choctaw, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oklahoma, not nationally.

#23of 130 Oklahoma townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Oklahoma state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
35%
▲ 8 pts vs OK 27%
2021–22
Math proficiency
33%
▲ 8 pts vs OK 25%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90%
▲ 9 pts vs OK 81%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$9.5K
▼ 22% vs OK $12.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.2
OK 16.1 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
4,373 students on the public path
In brief

Choctaw’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 116 Oklahoma towns with household incomes within a quarter of Choctaw’s, its schools beat 69%, lower than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 35% and math 33% in spring 2022, against 27% and 25% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $9,476 per student, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Choctaw MS, then Choctaw HS. Enrollment is up 32% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Choctaw’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Oklahoma school districts, #23 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Oklahoma average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Oklahoma school districts we grade (522)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Oklahoma towns with similar household incomes (116)Better than 69%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,917 test results and a graduating class of 429 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Choctaw’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,910 in math, 2,924 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Choctaw, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+
6–8Choctaw MSChoctaw/Nicoma Park SchoolsC+
9–12Choctaw HSChoctaw/Nicoma Park SchoolsA−

Choctaw’s public schools are run by Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools, which also serves Harrah, Midwest City and Nicoma Park. Parts of Choctaw (13% of its land) are served by Jones instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Choctaw/Nicoma Park SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 8 schools · 5,828 students, up 32% since 2020–21 · 18.2 per teacher (OK 16.1)
$9,476OK $12,210 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading35%
State average 27.2% · 2924 students tested
Math33%
State average 24.9% · 2910 students tested

Choctaw vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Choctaw’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ChoctawA−Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools
Oklahoma City——
Midwest CityBMidwest City-Del City Schools PK–12 · Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools PK–12
JonesB+Jones
HarrahA−Harrah PK–12 · Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools PK–12
Nicoma ParkA−Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools

3 of the 5 neighbors share Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools with Choctaw, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Choctaw

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oklahoma’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Choctawby address
Griffith Meridian Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
989 students16:1Rate it →
L. W. Westfall Es
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A+
457 students17:1Rate it →
Choctaw Es
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A
373 students12:1Rate it →
Choctaw MS
Middle · Grades 6–8
C+
687 students19:1Rate it →
Choctaw HS
High · Grades 9–12
A−
1,867 students22:1Rate it →

Questions about Choctaw’s schools

Are Choctaw’s schools good?

By Oklahoma’s own tests, yes: the public schools Choctaw children attend outscore 80% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #23 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 69%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Choctaw in?

Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,828 students in 8 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Choctaw are served by Jones.

Where do Choctaw kids go to high school?

Choctaw HS, with 1,867 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Choctaw’s graduation rate?

90% of the class of 2023 in Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.

How much does Choctaw spend per student?

$9,476 in Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oklahoma. Stars are from neighbors.