Del City’s public schools score below 58% of Oklahoma districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Del City’s districts is 13%, below the Oklahoma average (25%). The grade covers the public school district serving Del City, 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.
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.
Del City’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 19% of tested students were proficient in reading and 13% in math, against 27% and 25% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,174 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 Del City MS, then Del City HS. Enrollment is up 16% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Christian Heritage Academy (private) and Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School Inc (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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.
What’s behind Del City’s grade
C+: better than 42% of Oklahoma school districts, #100 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Graduation is above the Oklahoma average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Del City, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Del City · depends on your address
Epperly Heights Es
Grades PK–5 · 651 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Del City Es
Grades PK–5 · 500 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Townsend Es
Grades PK–5 · 433 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Del City · depends on your address
Epperly Heights Es
Grades PK–5 · 651 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Del City Es
Grades PK–5 · 500 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Townsend Es
Grades PK–5 · 433 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Del City · depends on your address
Epperly Heights Es
Grades PK–5 · 651 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Del City Es
Grades PK–5 · 500 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Townsend Es
Grades PK–5 · 433 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Del City · depends on your address
Epperly Heights Es
Grades PK–5 · 651 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Del City Es
Grades PK–5 · 500 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Townsend Es
Grades PK–5 · 433 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Del City · depends on your address
Epperly Heights Es
Grades PK–5 · 651 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Del City Es
Grades PK–5 · 500 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Townsend Es
Grades PK–5 · 433 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Del City · depends on your address
Epperly Heights Es
Grades PK–5 · 651 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Del City Es
Grades PK–5 · 500 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Townsend Es
Grades PK–5 · 433 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Del City · depends on your address
Epperly Heights Es
Grades PK–5 · 651 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Del City Es
Grades PK–5 · 500 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Townsend Es
Grades PK–5 · 433 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Del City
Del City MS
Grades 6–8 · 876 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Del City
Del City MS
Grades 6–8 · 876 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Del City
Del City MS
Grades 6–8 · 876 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Del City
Del City HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,180 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Del City
Del City HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,180 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Del City
Del City HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,180 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Del City
Del City HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,180 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Del City’s public schools are run by Midwest City-Del City Schools, which also serves Forest Park, Midwest City and Smith Village. Parts of Del City (11% and 7% of its land) are served by Oklahoma City and Crutcho Public School 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.
Well below the state in reading
Del City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Del City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Del City | C+ | Midwest City-Del City Schools |
| Oklahoma City | — | — |
| Midwest City | B | Midwest City-Del City Schools PK–12 · Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools PK–12 |
| Smith Village | — | Midwest City-Del City Schools |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Midwest City-Del City Schools with Del City, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Del City
7 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).
Questions about Del City’s schools
Are Del City’s schools good?
On Oklahoma’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Del City children attend score below 58% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #100 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 42%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Del City in?
Midwest City-Del City Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 12,087 students in 19 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Del City are served by Oklahoma City and Crutcho Public School.
Where do Del City kids go to high school?
Del City HS, with 1,180 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is Del City’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Midwest City-Del City Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.
How much does Del City spend per student?
$11,174 in Midwest City-Del City Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Del City?
Yes: Christian Heritage Academy (religious, grades K–12, 640 students) and Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School Inc (Catholic, grades 9–12, 198 students).
Parents talk
What Del City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Del City → They have their own page.
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.