Empire

The Empire school district in Oklahoma consists of three schools: Empire Elementary School, Empire High School, and Empire Middle School. The district serves a diverse student population, with a majority of white students and significant percentages of Hispanic and Native American students. Overall, the schools in Empire have a mix of academic performance, with Empire Elementary School standing out for its strong 4th-grade math scores, while the other schools have experienced more fluctuations in their state-wide rankings.

Empire Elementary School is a standout in the district, ranking 109 out of 323 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2021-2022 and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 4th-grade students performed significantly better than the state average in OSTP/Mathematics, with 60% proficient or better compared to the state average of 35%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.5, which may contribute to its academic success.

In contrast, Empire High School and Empire Middle School have experienced more fluctuations in their state-wide rankings, with Empire High School dropping from 110 in 2021-2022 to 214 in 2020-2021, and Empire Middle School ranging from 68 out of 228 schools in 2018-2019 to 350 out of 407 schools in 2020-2021. However, Empire High School stands out for its relatively high spending per student at $10,268 in 2018-2019.