Top Rankings
Denison School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 282 students in Denison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public School in Denison School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
1 School
1,782 Schools
# Students
282 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Denison School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.74
% American Indian
16%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
21%
% Black
7%
8%
% White
43%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
24%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,940 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,667 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,940
$11,355
Spending / Student
$9,667
$11,328
Best Denison School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denison Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3001 East Washington
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-3319
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-3319
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denison School District?
Denison School District manages 1 public schools serving 282 students.
What is the rank of Denison School District?
Denison School District is ranked #212 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denison School District?
43% of Denison School District students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denison School District?
Denison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Denison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,667 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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