Serving 92 students in grades 6-8, Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)'s student population of 92 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 1900% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
26%
8%
White
35%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)'s ranking?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) is ranked #1166 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)?
92 students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) students are White, 26% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) offer ?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) part of?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) located?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 2 other public schools located in Midtown.
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