Verdigris Upper Elementary School

Summary:

Verdigris Upper Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Claremore, Oklahoma, with around 300 students. The school is part of the highly-ranked Verdigris School District, which has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Verdigris Upper Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with significantly higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better on OSTP assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state. The school's performance has been strong across multiple years, and it outperforms nearby middle schools like Centennial Middle School and Will Rogers Junior High School. This success may be attributed to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, which allows for more individualized attention and support for students.

Additionally, Verdigris Upper Elementary School has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Native American students and students of two or more races. This diversity may contribute to a rich learning environment and opportunities for cross-cultural understanding. The school's higher level of spending per student, compared to some nearby schools, may also be a factor in its academic achievements.

Detail:

Public 4-6

8204 E 540 Rd
Claremore, OK 74019-4019

(918) 266-6333

District: Verdigris

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,609

Students who attend Verdigris Upper Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Verdigris High School

Feeder schools for Verdigris Upper Elementary School:

Elementary:

Verdigris Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 300

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.7%

Two or more races:

22.0%

American Indian:

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Verdigris Upper Elementary School ranks better than 73.6% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Verdigris Upper Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.7%), two or more races (22%), American Indian (13.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Verdigris Upper Elementary School is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Verdigris Upper Elementary School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Verdigris Upper Elementary School is $7,609.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Verdigris Upper Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Verdigris:

SchoolDigger ranks Verdigris 34^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Verdigris Upper Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Verdigris Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2015	73.31	211^th	957	78.0%
2016	79.67	58^th	498	88.4%
2017	62.19	137^th	407	66.3%
2018	63.99	119^th	406	70.7%
2019	64.70	107^th	411	74.0%
2021	76.53	98^th	646	84.8%
2022	58.01	107^th	323	66.9%
2023	67.58	73^rd	276	73.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Verdigris Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.74	106^th	506	79.1%

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Rank History for White students at Verdigris Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.85	96^th	403	76.2%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Verdigris Upper Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	186	0	7	12	85	0	6	296
2014	172	0	5	9	91	0	2	279
2015	190	1	5	8	83	0	5	292
2016	174	1	3	8	83	0	16	285
2017	152	1	2	25	61	0	29	270
2018	153	1	1	28	44	0	46	273
2019	154	2	2	26	50	0	64	298
2020	152	3	3	18	45	0	68	289
2021	150	4	4	19	38	0	62	277
2022	169	5	4	20	36	1	66	301
2023	161	6	6	21	40	0	66	300

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Verdigris Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	296	16.9	17.5	27
2014	279	17.6	15.8	28.3
2015	292	17.0	17.1	26
2016	285	17.0	16.7	28.8
2017	270	18.0	15.0	31.1
2018	273	17.1	15.9	30
2019	298	16.7	17.8	31.9
2020	289	17.6	16.3	31.1
2021	277	18.5	14.9	24.9
2022	301	19.2	15.6	31.6
2023	300	18.5	16.1	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Verdigris Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	296	16.9	17.5	27
2014	279	17.6	15.8	28.3
2015	292	17.0	17.1	26
2016	285	17.0	16.7	28.8
2017	270	18.0	15.0	31.1
2018	273	17.1	15.9	30
2019	298	16.7	17.8	31.9
2020	289	17.6	16.3	31.1
2021	277	18.5	14.9	24.9
2022	301	19.2	15.6	31.6
2023	300	18.5	16.1	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Verdigris Upper Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,195
2020	$7,276
2021	$7,016
2022	$7,824
2023	$7,609

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Verdigris Upper Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 107^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 73^rd of 276 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Verdigris Upper Elementary School)	58	50	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Verdigris)	58	50	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Verdigris Upper Elementary School)	47	41	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Verdigris)	47	41	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Verdigris Upper Elementary School)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Verdigris)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
5th Grade Science (Verdigris Upper Elementary School)	58	56	2%
5th Grade Science (Verdigris)	58	56	2%
5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Verdigris Upper Elementary School)	44	40	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Verdigris)	44	40	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	36	26	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Verdigris Upper Elementary School)	39	42	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Verdigris)	39	42	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	31	23	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	298	300	0.7%
African American	2	6	200%
American Indian	50	40	20%
Asian	2	6	200%
Hispanic	26	21	19.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	154	161	4.5%
Two or More Races	64	66	3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.9%	31.3%	0.5%

Schools Near Verdigris Upper Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)				OSTP Mathematics (2023)					OSTP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Verdigris Upper Elementary School	Public	4-6	8204 E 540 Rd	Claremore	74019	Rogers County	Verdigris	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 266-6333	300	19	16.1	31.3%	161 (53.7%)	6 (2.0%)	21 (7.0%)	6 (2.0%)	40 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (22.0%)								(n/a)	41.0	40.0			50.0	48.0	42.0			56.0		$7,609
Verdigris Junior High School	Public	7-8	26505 S 4110 Rd	Claremore	74019	Rogers County	Verdigris	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 266-6343	208	16	13.1	29.8%	122 (58.7%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (22.1%)	76.6	22^nd of 149 public middle schools	85.2%		55.4	58^th of 171 public middle schools	66.1%	36				36.0				42.0	29.0		55.0	$10,277
Wells Middle School	Public	6-8	2000 South Cherokee Street	Catoosa	74015	Rogers County	Catoosa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 266-8623	405	26	15.4	74.1%	151 (37.3%)	3 (0.7%)	87 (21.5%)	8 (2.0%)	61 (15.1%)	1 (0.2%)	94 (23.2%)								(n/a)												$9,845
Will Rogers Junior High School	Public	6-8	1915 North Florence	Claremore	74017	Rogers County	Claremore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 923-4205	807	50	16.1	54.5%	379 (47.0%)	12 (1.5%)	92 (11.4%)	12 (1.5%)	165 (20.4%)	1 (0.1%)	146 (18.1%)	28.1	107^th of 149 public middle schools	28.2%		35.9	102^nd of 171 public middle schools	40.4%	5			15.0	17.0			23.0		23.0		40.0	$9,164
Owasso 8th Grade Center	Public	8	13901 E 86th St N	Owasso	74055	Tulsa County	Owasso	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 272-6274	752	41	18.5	32.2%	397 (52.8%)	34 (4.5%)	105 (14.0%)	35 (4.7%)	71 (9.4%)	1 (0.1%)	109 (14.5%)	42	84^th of 149 public middle schools	43.6%		62.7	40^th of 171 public middle schools	76.6%	44				22.0					18.0		44.0	$7,963
Owasso 6th Grade Center	Public	6	8101 N 129th E Ave	Owasso	74055	Tulsa County	Owasso	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 274-3020	774	39	19.7	36.3%	423 (54.7%)	32 (4.1%)	104 (13.4%)	38 (4.9%)	52 (6.7%)	3 (0.4%)	122 (15.8%)								(n/a)		34.0					43.0					$7,563
Owasso 7th Grade Center	Public	7	1400 N Main	Owasso	74055	Tulsa County	Owasso	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 272-1183	757	42	18.0	35.7%	416 (55.0%)	32 (4.2%)	105 (13.9%)	39 (5.2%)	65 (8.6%)	2 (0.3%)	98 (12.9%)								(n/a)			37.0					46.0				$8,413
East Central Middle School	Public	6-8	12121 East 21st Street	Tulsa	74129	Tulsa County	Tulsa	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(918) 746-9500	987	35	28.3	90.6%	114 (11.6%)	126 (12.8%)	578 (58.6%)	47 (4.8%)	37 (3.7%)	22 (2.2%)	63 (6.4%)								(n/a)											11.0	$9,317
Inola Middle School	Public	5-8	803 E Commercial Street	Inola	74036	Rogers County	Inola	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 543-0300	275	21	13.1	36.4%	132 (48.0%)	2 (0.7%)	16 (5.8%)	17 (6.2%)	76 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.3%)								(n/a)				15.0							38.0	$11,100
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	225 East Omaha Street	Broken Arrow	74012	Tulsa County	Broken Arrow	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 259-4340	1,121	57	19.6	40.4%	520 (46.4%)	99 (8.8%)	246 (21.9%)	55 (4.9%)	60 (5.4%)	6 (0.5%)	135 (12.0%)	29.7	104^th of 149 public middle schools	30.2%		40.7	95^th of 171 public middle schools	44.4%	9		25.0	27.0	22.0			20.0	30.0	16.0		33.0	$7,180

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What is the racial makeup of Verdigris Upper Elementary School?

Students at Verdigris Upper Elementary School are 54% White, 22% Two or more races, 13% American Indian, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Verdigris Upper Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 300 students attended Verdigris Upper Elementary School.

What high school do graduates of Verdigris Upper Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Verdigris Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend Verdigris High School

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