Moore, OK - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Moore

Moore Public Schools, based in Cleveland County, serves a large student population from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. It is the school system for the city of Moore and also draws from parts of Oklahoma City, Norman, and Newalla, creating a geographically broad attendance area that spans suburban and semi-rural settings. The district operates more than thirty schools, including a number of elementary campuses, several junior high schools, and three comprehensive high schools: Moore High School, Westmoore High School, and Southmoore High School.

The student body is diverse in its composition, with White students forming the largest single group and Hispanic students making up the next largest share. Students identifying as two or more races, Black students, and Asian students all represent substantial populations within the district. Housing values across the district's zip codes vary considerably, from more modestly priced areas to higher-value pockets, with the overall weighted average placing Moore's market above the state's typical home value. Rental costs are similarly varied, and the data suggests that for many families, renting may be a more accessible option than buying, given typical income levels and current mortgage rates. The district financially supports its operations through per-pupil spending that falls in the middle range among Cleveland County's districts, and publicly reported information indicates that teacher salaries have seen a significant increase in recent years, which the district has framed as an investment in retaining quality educators.

On the state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, Moore's students showed a pattern where proficiency rates in both math and English language arts tended to decline as grade levels progressed. Elementary grades posted the highest proficiency rates in reading, with a noticeable jump in sixth-grade reading scores, while math proficiency was strongest in the early grades and softened substantially by middle school. Science results were a relative bright spot at eighth grade, where the proficiency rate was higher than in the other subjects at that level. Looking at the district's overall performance on these tests across all subjects and grades, Moore's composite index places it in the top quarter among Cleveland County's school districts, meaning the district's average test results are stronger than most of its immediate neighbors in the county.

The chronic absenteeism rate for students district-wide is above the midpoint for Cleveland County, which is a signal that a meaningful share of students are missing enough school to affect their academic progress. A family moving into the area may want to ask the school their child would attend about what the attendance patterns look like at that particular campus and what supports are in place for students who are frequently absent.

Moore is a large, unified district that offers a full K-12 pathway within a single system. Families looking at the three high schools may find differences in program offerings and school culture worth investigating individually. The district's financial commitment to raising teacher pay is a concrete step that could affect classroom stability. For a parent or resident weighing this district against others in Cleveland County, the academic performance picture is one of above-average results relative to the county, set against a context of rising absenteeism that warrants attention at the building level.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

24,174

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 23%

Black 8%

White 43%

Asian 5%

Two+ 17%

Am. Indian / AK Native 4%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

34 schools are officially reported under this district.

SOUTHGATE-RIPPETOE ES

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

40%

Grade 3

43%

Grade 4

36%

Grade 5

37%

Grade 6

32%

Grade 7

25%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

33%

Grade 3

30%

Grade 4

34%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 6

28%

Grade 7

28%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

39%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$304,549

Year-over-year change+2.1%

Range across 15 ZIP codes$121K to $459K

vs. state typical1.37x

vs. national typical0.83x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (15 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
73165	Oklahoma City	$379K	+2.7%	21.3%
73160	Moore	$225K	+1.6%	17.7%
73170	Oklahoma City	$290K	+2.5%	17.4%
73173	Oklahoma City	$459K	+3.5%	10.4%
73159	Oklahoma City	$179K	-0.1%	5.4%
73026	Norman	$331K	+2.8%	4.2%
74857	Newalla	$273K	+2.3%	4.1%
73072	Norman	$322K	+1.7%	3.8%
73071	Norman	$225K	+1.9%	3.7%
73169	Oklahoma City	$355K	+0.6%	3.1%
73069	Norman	$245K	+1.6%	2.7%
73135	Oklahoma City	$208K	+0.3%	1.9%
73139	Oklahoma City	$193K	+1.4%	1.8%
73149	Oklahoma City	$121K	+2.5%	1.5%
73150	Oklahoma City	$368K	+2.6%	1.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,397/mo

Year-over-year change+2.8%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$977 to $1,486/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
73160	Moore	$1,486	+2.2%	17.7%
73170	Oklahoma City	$1,403	+1.8%	17.4%
73159	Oklahoma City	$1,356	+2.6%	5.4%
73072	Norman	$1,454	+5.6%	3.8%
73071	Norman	$1,299	+3.3%	3.7%
73069	Norman	$1,361	+7.0%	2.7%
73135	Oklahoma City	$1,351	+3.3%	1.9%
73139	Oklahoma City	$977	+4.7%	1.8%
73149	Oklahoma City	$1,145	—	1.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,537/mo

Home price / national median income3.6x

Annual rent / national median income20.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$140/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$221,765 (+2.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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