The City of Ardmore has two public school districts – Ardmore and Plainview. Most graduating seniors go to college, while most of the remaining graduates enter the workforce.
Public school districts in Ardmore
Ardmore Schools
Plainview Schools
Number of public schools
Elementary schools, K-6
5
2
Middle schools, 7-8
1
1
High schools, 9-12
1
1
Totals
7
4
Enrollment
Totals
3,011
1,367
Spending and teachers per student
Instructional spending per student
$3,950
$3,731
Student-teacher ratio
16:1
14:1
Achievement and testing
Criterion Reference Test
% Passing
% Passing
Grade 3-Reading
86%
100%
Grade 3-Math
73%
97%
Grade 4-Reading
93%
100%
Grade 4-Math
75%
97%
Grade 5-Reading
85%
97%
Grade 5-Math
85%
100%
Grade 5-Science
79%
96%
Grade 8-Reading
88%
98%
Grade 8-Math
84%
100%
Grade 8-Science
94%
98%
High School Biology
72%
62%
End of Instruction Exams-Algebra
67%
97%
End of Instruction Exams-English II
86%
99%
ACT
Percent of students taking test
66%
87%
Average score
20
22.1
SAT
Percent of students taking test
2%
7%
Average score
1170
1244
Merit Scholarships
Semifinalists
1
1
Finalists
1
1
Ratio per 100 graduates
0.6:100
1.4:100
High school graduates
Attending college
60%
87%
Entering labor market
40%
13%
Mandatory competency testing?
No
No
Sources: Ardmore City Schools & Plainview School District for 07/08 updated June 09
Private schools
Private schools in Ardmore
Number of private schools
3
Grades
K-12
Enrollment
258
Teachers
45
Source: Ardmore Development Authority
"When Slaughter came to Ardmore, Oklahoma 38 years ago, the Ardmore Development Authority was instrumental in getting us here and helped with the construction of our building. Today, they are still there for us to assist with any problem, but most importantly, they solve them as well."
Fillmore Vaughn,
General Manager, Slaughter Company Inc.
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410 W MAIN ST • ARDMORE, OK 73401
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