Velma-Alma

The Velma-Alma school district in Oklahoma consists of three schools: Velma-Alma Elementary School, Velma-Alma High School, and Velma-Alma Middle School. The district serves students from elementary through high school, with a focus on providing a quality education in a rural community.

Among the standout schools in the district, Velma-Alma Elementary School shines, ranking 119th out of 646 Oklahoma elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's 5th-grade students outperform the state average in math proficiency, with 43% of students meeting or exceeding standards compared to the state's 27%. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2, which may contribute to its academic success. Velma-Alma Middle School also stands out, ranking 37th out of 171 Oklahoma middle schools and earning a 4-star rating, demonstrating strong performance compared to its peers.

While the district's schools show promising results, they also face challenges related to socioeconomic factors. The percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch ranges from 38.46% at the high school to 59.09% at the elementary school, indicating a need to consider the impact of these factors on student learning and achievement. Additionally, the significant variation in spending per student, with the high school spending nearly $5,000 more per student than the elementary school, suggests a potential area for further investigation to ensure equitable resource allocation across the district.