For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 447 students in Velma-Alma School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Velma-Alma School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
447 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Velma-Alma 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 537 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.74
% American Indian
9%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
21%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
67%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
18%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,653 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,224 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,653
$11,355
Spending / Student
$12,224
$11,328
Best Velma-Alma School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Velma-alma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Velma-alma Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Velma-alma High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Velma-Alma School District?
Velma-Alma School District manages 3 public schools serving 447 students.
What is the rank of Velma-Alma School District?
Velma-Alma School District is ranked #162 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 Velma-Alma School District?
67% of Velma-Alma School District students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Velma-Alma School District?
Velma-Alma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Velma-Alma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,224 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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