Balko School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 145 students in Balko School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Balko School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Balko School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 533 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
78,002 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
11%
# Asian Students
1 Student
16,351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
146,732 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
20%
# Black Students
n/a
57,572 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
115 Students
320,142 Students
% White Students
79%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
98,894 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
14%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
7
38,038
# Students in K Grade:
9
49,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
51,638
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
51,822
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
51,866
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
51,270
# Students in 5th Grade:
14
51,780
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
52,317
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
53,730
# Students in 8th Grade:
15
55,226
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
57,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
11
55,440
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
52,900
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
48,076
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,207 is higher than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,545 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Balko School District manages 2 public schools serving 145 students.
What is the rank of Balko School District?
Balko School District is ranked #14 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Balko School District?
79% of Balko School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Balko School District?
Balko School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Balko School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,545 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 145 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OK)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
