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Schools in Luther · Luther Public Schools

Luther’s public schools score below 65% of Oklahoma districts on tests and graduation

Math proficiency in Luther’s districts is 18%, below the Oklahoma average (25%). The grade covers the public school district serving Luther, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oklahoma, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Oklahoma state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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
24%
▼ 3 pts vs OK 27%
2021–22
Math proficiency
18%
▼ 7 pts vs OK 25%
2021–22
Spent per student
$10.8K
▼ 12% vs OK $12.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.7
OK 16.1 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
815 students on the public path
In brief

Luther’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 24% of tested students were proficient in reading and 18% in math, against 27% and 25% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $10,794 per student, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Luther MS, then Luther HS. Enrollment is up 12% 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 Luther’s grade

C+ Test scores

C+: better than 35% of Oklahoma school districts. Test scores are below the Oklahoma average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Oklahoma school districts we grade (522)Better than 35%
Lower resultsHigher results
Oklahoma towns with similar household incomes (403)Better than 33%
CB−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 376 test results could put Luther anywhere from C to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Luther’s students in the tested grades sat them (376 in math, 376 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–4Luther EsLuther Public SchoolsB+
5–8Luther MSLuther Public SchoolsC
9–12Luther HSLuther Public SchoolsB−

Luther’s public schools are run by Luther Public Schools. 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.

Luther Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 815 students, up 12% since 2020–21 · 16.7 per teacher (OK 16.1)
$10,794OK $12,210 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading24%
State average 27.2% · 376 students tested
Math18%
State average 24.9% · 376 students tested

Luther vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LutherC+Luther
Oklahoma City——

Every school in Luther

3 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 Lutherby address
Luther Es
Elementary · Grades PK–4
B+
342 students17:1Rate it →
Luther MS
Middle · Grades 5–8
C
256 students19:1Rate it →
Luther HS
High · Grades 9–12
B−
217 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Luther’s schools

Are Luther’s schools good?

On Oklahoma’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Luther children attend score below 65% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 33%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Luther in?

Luther Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 815 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Luther kids go to high school?

Luther HS, with 217 students; its own test results earn a B−.

How much does Luther spend per student?

$10,794 in Luther Public 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.