Oklahoma City, OK - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Public Schools is one of the largest districts in the state, serving a student population that spans pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district covers a vast area of the city and its surrounding communities, drawing from dozens of neighborhoods whose housing markets range from very modest to quite expensive, reflecting a wide economic spread across the families who live within its boundaries. A parent or resident looking at this district will encounter a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial Black enrollment and a smaller but notable share of White students, along with students who identify as multiracial, Asian, and Native American. The district operates scores of elementary, middle, and high schools, including several named for national figures and local landmarks, as well as a handful of alternative education campuses and a middle school and high school labeled as schools of advanced studies.

On the state assessments administered through the Oklahoma School Testing Program, the proficiency rates for all tested subjects and grade levels were low. In mathematics, the share of students scoring proficient or above fell in a narrow band across grades three through eight, with no grade reaching even a modest share. English language arts results were similar, with proficiency rates that were also low across the same grade span. Science results were somewhat stronger in eighth grade than in fifth grade, but both remained low in absolute terms. When compared against other districts in Oklahoma County, the district’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed in the bottom quartile. A parent looking at these outcomes should note that Oklahoma changed its cut scores for math and English language arts in the testing year, which makes direct comparisons with prior years uncertain, but the current snapshot shows significant academic challenges.

The district reported a chronic absenteeism rate that is high, placing in the bottom quartile among Oklahoma County’s districts, meaning a very large share of students were absent on a chronic basis. This is a soft spot that a parent may want to discuss with the school to understand what supports are in place. Per-pupil current spending falls in the upper range compared to other districts in the county, which indicates that the district is investing above the typical level for its area, though how that spending translates into classroom resources is not captured in this data alone. The district did not report graduation rate data in the available information, so that measure is not available for this narrative.

The housing landscape within the district is diverse. Some ZIP codes show home values well above the national benchmark, while others are far below, and rents follow a similar pattern. This means that families of very different means live within the same district boundaries, and the neighborhood a child grows up in can vary widely in housing cost and likely in local economic conditions. The district’s large enrollment, spread across many schools, means that individual school experiences can differ considerably even within the same district, particularly given the presence of specialized programs such as the advanced studies schools.

No information was available from publicly reported sources about recent bond referenda or strategic priorities for the district, so this narrative does not include any recent administrative changes or facility plans. The district’s size and student diversity make it a complex system; a visiting parent is likely to need to look closely at specific schools within the district rather than relying solely on the district-level picture, since the range of individual school outcomes can be substantial.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

32,899

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 57%

Black 20%

White 11%

Asian 2%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 2%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

59 schools are officially reported under this district.

CLASSEN MS OF ADVANCED STUDIES

CLASSEN HS OF ADVANCED STUDIES

SOUTHEAST HS

EMERSON ALTERNATIVE ED. (HS)

THELMA R. PARKS ES

BELLE ISLE MS

VAN BUREN ES

EMERSON ALTERNATIVE ED. (ES)

EMERSON ALTERNATIVE ED. (MS)

PUTNAM HEIGHTS ACADEMY HS

PUTNAM HEIGHTS ACADEMY MS

MOON MS

Rogers Middle School

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

15%

Grade 3

15%

Grade 4

Grade 5

12%

Grade 6

10%

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

14%

Grade 3

11%

Grade 4

13%

Grade 5

14%

Grade 6

11%

Grade 7

13%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

15%

Grade 5

21%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$183,801

Year-over-year change-1.0%

Range across 34 ZIP codes$97K to $646K

vs. state typical0.83x

vs. national typical0.50x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (34 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
73084	Oklahoma City	$142K	-1.8%	13.3%
73120	Oklahoma City	$243K	-0.6%	7.4%
73114	Oklahoma City	$160K	+0.8%	6.4%
73129	Oklahoma City	$101K	-2.1%	6.3%
73131	Oklahoma City	$372K	+1.1%	5.0%
73141	Midwest City	$152K	+0.0%	4.9%
73107	Oklahoma City	$157K	-6.0%	4.6%
73108	Oklahoma City	$97K	-1.7%	4.5%
73119	Oklahoma City	$114K	+3.3%	4.3%
73109	Oklahoma City	$113K	-1.7%	4.1%

Showing top 10 of 34 ZIP codes by land area weight

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,309/mo

Year-over-year change+3.2%

Range across 28 ZIP codes$929 to $1,885/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (28 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
73120	Oklahoma City	$1,278	+2.1%	7.4%
73114	Oklahoma City	$1,355	+2.8%	6.4%
73129	Oklahoma City	$1,223	+6.2%	6.3%
73131	Oklahoma City	$1,885	—	5.0%
73107	Oklahoma City	$1,166	+4.7%	4.6%
73119	Oklahoma City	$1,157	+1.3%	4.3%
73109	Oklahoma City	$929	+3.7%	4.1%
73118	Oklahoma City	$1,422	+1.0%	3.7%
73117	Oklahoma City	$1,288	—	3.6%
73112	Oklahoma City	$1,270	+4.6%	3.1%

Showing top 10 of 28 ZIP codes by land area weight

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$927/mo

Home price / national median income2.2x

Annual rent / national median income18.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$381/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)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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