Serving 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Balko Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Balko Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Balko Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Balko Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Balko Elementary School?
93 students attend Balko Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Balko Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Balko Elementary School?
Balko Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Balko Elementary School offer ?
Balko Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Balko Elementary School part of?
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