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Apollo Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 425 students

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6 reviews of this school


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Posted December 20, 2007

We transfered to this school from another district, I am much happier with the school and the staff here than at any of the other schools that we have been at.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2007

My son will be in 3rd grade this year and we love Apollo. All the teachers really seem to care about their students and really go the extra mile for them. I wish more parents were involved at the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2007

My son is in Ms. Kaiser's class and he love her. We as parents do too. I went to school here and nothing has changed except maybe a computer or two. This is the best elementary in PC Schools.
—Submitted by Lauren Hornberger, a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

I am so happy that my son now attends Apollo. He came from a school that he and I both hated. This year I can tell that he is learning something and he actually counts the day until he goes back to school on the weekends and vacations. This has been a real relief to my as a parent to now that my son is happy and learning at his school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2005

I am very disappointed in the education that my children have received from Appollo Elementary. I do not feel as though enough time or energy is spent on educating our students. too much of the teachers time is spent parenting and discipling children who don't get it at home. I am also disappointed in the lack of homework that my children receive. 1-2 pages of work per week is unacceptable. it's no wonder that our children can't read, write, or count! That is a fact that is well supported by the test scores of the children attending this school. Its great that we have lots of fine art programs and other extracurricular activities for our children to participate in, but my main concern and probably the concerns of most parents is that their child receive an education that will prepare them for LIFE. ITS NOT HAPPENING THERE!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2004

My daughter attends Apollo Elementary. She started her Kdg. year there and will continue through 5th grade. I am in the school on a daily basis, and therefore I am able to see and observe what's going on. I have been quite pleased with the academic curriculum presented to the students. I am quite impressed with the dedication the teachers exhibit. I especially appreciate the fact that Apollo offers FREE breakfast and lunch each school day to all enrolled students. Apollo also has an active PTA. Membership is low, however, each year the numbers have increased. One thing about the faculty, it appears thet they choose to teach there. Last, this year's principal has done an outstanding job of creating a safe, friendly, kid oriented atmosphere. Way to go Mrs. Crump!
—Submitted by Kelli Moore, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
81%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

48 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

50 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
66%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2008.

51 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
27%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students68%
Female62%
Male75%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female73%
Male76%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female64%
Male85%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female91%
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 34% 11%
White 31% 57%
Hispanic 29% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1901 North Peniel
Bethany, OK 73008
Phone: (405) 787-6636

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