For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 506 students in Empire School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Empire School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
506 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Empire 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.74
% American Indian
7%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
15%
21%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
66%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,670 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,097 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,670
$11,355
Spending / Student
$11,097
$11,328
Best Empire School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Empire High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-4150
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Empire Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Empire School District?
Empire School District manages 3 public schools serving 506 students.
What is the rank of Empire School District?
Empire School District is ranked #183 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Empire School District?
66% of Empire School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Empire School District?
Empire School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Empire School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,097 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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