Moore Public Schools, Oklahoma
| Moore Public Schools |
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| Moore, Oklahoma |
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| Superintendent: Robert Romines |
| # of school board members: 5 |
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Moore Public Schools is a school district in Oklahoma.
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Superintendent
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Robert Romines is the superintendent of Moore Public Schools. Romines was appointed superintendent in 2013. Romines' previous career experience includes working as the district's assistant superintendent.[1]
School board
The Moore Board of Education consists of five members elected by district to five-year terms.[2]
Elections
Members of the Moore Board of Education are elected to five-year terms on a staggered basis. One seat is regularly scheduled for election each year.
One of the five seats on the Moore Public Schools school board in Oklahoma is up for general election on April 7, 2026. A primary was scheduled for February 10, 2026, but was canceled after only two candidates filed for the seat. The filing deadline for this election was December 3, 2025.
Ballotpedia covered school board elections in 187 school districts in 29 states in 2025. Those school districts had a total student enrollment of 4,877,739 students. Click here to read an analysis of those elections.
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Public participation in board meetings
The Moore Public Schools school board maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[3]
District map
Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[4]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $32,549,000 | $1,328 | 12% |
| Local: | $105,602,000 | $4,308 | 40% |
| State: | $127,003,000 | $5,181 | 48% |
| Total: | $265,154,000 | $10,816 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $268,216,000 | $10,940 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $232,513,000 | $9,484 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $139,259,000 | $5,680 | 52% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $28,368,000 | $1,157 | 11% |
| Administration: | $22,934,000 | $935 | 9% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $41,952,000 | $1,711 | 16% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $32,280,000 | $1,316 | |
| Construction: | $9,458,000 | $385 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $1,031,000 | $42 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $2,392,000 | $97 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
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| 2024-2025[5] | $48,471 | $87,611 |
| 2022-2023[6] | $44,940 | $76,937 |
| 2021[7] | $40,608 | $70,512 |
| 2020 | $40,608 | $70,512 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[8]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 37 | 70 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 37 | 42 |
| 2020-2021 | 32 | 62 | 14 | 21 | 24 | 31 | 38 |
| 2018-2019 | 42 | 75 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 43 | 46 |
| 2017-2018 | 40 | 73 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 41 | 43 |
| 2016-2017 | 46 | 75 | 29 | 35 | 40 | 47 | 49 |
| 2015-2016 | 79 | 92 | 65 | 75 | 77 | 79 | 81 |
| 2014-2015 | 79 | 93 | 68 | 74 | 76 | 79 | 81 |
| 2013-2014 | 78 | 93 | 67 | 73 | 74 | 79 | 80 |
| 2012-2013 | 81 | 92 | 70 | 74 | 79 | 84 | 82 |
| 2011-2012 | 80 | 91 | 69 | 72 | 77 | 82 | 82 |
| 2010-2011 | 79 | 93 | 66 | 70 | 77 | 81 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 37 | 61 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 39 | 43 |
| 2020-2021 | 33 | 56 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 34 | 38 |
| 2018-2019 | 43 | 66 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 45 | 48 |
| 2017-2018 | 44 | 65 | 30 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 47 |
| 2016-2017 | 48 | 69 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 49 | 52 |
| 2015-2016 | 81 | 89 | 68 | 76 | 79 | 82 | 82 |
| 2014-2015 | 82 | 90 | 75 | 74 | 78 | 83 | 83 |
| 2013-2014 | 80 | 89 | 70 | 73 | 79 | 82 | 83 |
| 2012-2013 | 81 | 87 | 73 | 73 | 79 | 82 | 83 |
| 2011-2012 | 80 | 86 | 71 | 71 | 77 | 81 | 82 |
| 2010-2011 | 80 | 88 | 71 | 70 | 79 | 82 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
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| 2020-2021 | 90 | 90-94 | 85-89 | 86 | 85-89 | 91 | 92 |
| 2019-2020 | 90 | 90-94 | 85-89 | 85-89 | 80-84 | 89 | 92 |
| 2018-2019 | 88 | 90-94 | 85-89 | 80-84 | 80-84 | 89 | 89 |
| 2017-2018 | 85 | >=95 | 85-89 | 85-89 | 75-79 | 83 | 85 |
| 2016-2017 | 84 | >=95 | 85-89 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 84 | 85 |
| 2015-2016 | 80 | 85-89 | 80-84 | 75-79 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 81 |
| 2014-2015 | 82 | 90-94 | 80-84 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 75-79 | 85 |
| 2013-2014 | 83 | 90-94 | 80-84 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85-89 | 82 |
| 2012-2013 | 83 | 90-94 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 75-79 | 85-89 | 83 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 24,174 | -1.9 |
| 2022-2023 | 24,632 | 0.5 |
| 2021-2022 | 24,515 | 4.6 |
| 2020-2021 | 23,390 | -6.7 |
| 2019-2020 | 24,961 | 1.3 |
| 2018-2019 | 24,638 | -0.2 |
| 2017-2018 | 24,687 | 1.3 |
| 2016-2017 | 24,355 | 1.9 |
| 2015-2016 | 23,890 | 1.4 |
| 2014-2015 | 23,559 | 2.3 |
| 2013-2014 | 23,019 | -0.7 |
| 2012-2013 | 23,173 | 2.2 |
| 2011-2012 | 22,672 | 2.0 |
| 2010-2011 | 22,226 | 2.5 |
| 2009-2010 | 21,675 | 2.1 |
| 2008-2009 | 21,210 | 1.4 |
| 2007-2008 | 20,923 | 1.8 |
| 2006-2007 | 20,547 | 2.5 |
| 2005-2006 | 20,028 | 3.2 |
| 2004-2005 | 19,392 | 2.3 |
| 2003-2004 | 18,946 | 2.6 |
| 2002-2003 | 18,458 | 0.4 |
| 2001-2002 | 18,378 | 1.5 |
| 2000-2001 | 18,101 | 1.1 |
| 1999-2000 | 17,909 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Moore Public Schools (%) | Oklahoma K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3.7 | 10.9 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.5 | 2.3 |
| Black | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Hispanic | 22.7 | 20.5 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Two or More Races | 16.9 | 13.5 |
| White | 42.8 | 44.5 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Moore Public Schools had 1,371.31 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 17.63.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 18.00 |
| Kindergarten: | 86.97 |
| Elementary: | 700.39 |
| Secondary: | 565.95 |
| Total: | 1,371.31 |
Moore Public Schools employed 9.00 district administrators and 73.96 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 9.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 128.40 |
| School Administrators: | 73.96 |
| School Administrative Support: | 108.06 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 394.37 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 5.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 68.81 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 30.81 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 38.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 37.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 28.41 |
| Student Support Services: | 232.73 |
| Other Support Services: | 463.00 |
Schools
Noteworthy events
2015: Student ID badges
On January 6, 2015, the district began implementing and enforcing a new set of student identification badge procedures for high school students. The policy required that students wore and displayed their student identification badges upon arriving to campus. Students who did not do so faced the following disciplinary actions:
- First offense: one day of out-of-school suspension (OSS)
- Second offense: two days of OSS
- Third offense: pre-disciplinary conference where the length of suspension would be determined
In a letter addressed to parents and guardians of students in the district regarding the policy, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education and Instruction Brad Fernberg stated the "proper wearing and displaying of identification badges will allow school personnel and campus resource officers to identify which individuals are approved to be on campus."[9]
2014: Security issues
In the fall of 2014, an unidentified man entered Moore High School and began asking students questions. The same school also previously dealt with a bomb threat. The incidents contributed to the hiring of a new position, Director of Safety and Security, for the district in early 2015. Dustin Horstkoetter, a former Moore police officer for more than 15 years, was hired as the first person to take on this role of coordinating security and safety for the entire district.[10]
2013: Impact of tornado
The district faced significant damage from a powerful tornado that cut through the region on May 20, 2013. A tornado producing winds up to 210 miles per hour destroyed Plaza Towers Elementary School, killing seven students.[11] The storm damaged Briarwood Elementary School and Highland East Junior High School.[12] Superintendent Susan Pierce shifted 1,150 students throughout the district during the 2013-2014 school year.[13]
Contact information
Moore Public Schools
1500 SE 4th St.
Moore, OK 73160
Phone: 405-735-4200
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See also
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External links
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- Moore Public Schools
- Oklahoma State School Boards Association
- Oklahoma State Department of Education
Footnotes
- ↑ The Moore Daily, "Susan Pierce Retires: Robert Romines New Superintendent of Moore Public Schools," accessed June 28, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Moore Public Schools, "Policies & Procedures," accessed February 3, 2014
- ↑ Moore Public Schools, "PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS," accessed April 21, 2025
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ Moore Public Schools, "Negotiated Contract and Procedural Agreement Between the Education Association of Moore and the Moore Board of Education (2024-2025)," accessed April 21, 2025
- ↑ Oklahoma State Department of Education, "Local Salary Schedules (2022-2023)," accessed January 31,2024
- ↑ Moore Public Schools, "Negotiated Contract and Procedural Agreement Between the Education Association of Moore and the Moore Board of Education (2020-2021)," accessed March 16, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
- ↑ Facebook, "Moore Public Schools: Timeline Photo," December 15, 2014
- ↑ KOCO, "Security tightened at Moore schools after incident last fall," February 5, 2015
- ↑ KFOR, "UPDATE: 24 killed in Moore tornado, 9 children," May 20, 2013
- ↑ CNN, "Tornado devastates Moore, Oklahoma," accessed January 15, 2014
- ↑ CBS News, "Oklahoma schools destroyed by tornado to rebuild," May 30, 2013
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