The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in Science. The lowest is 24% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Grove
Grove is a public school district in Delaware County, Oklahoma, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. It covers the town of Grove as well as the surrounding communities of Cleora, Eucha, and parts of Jay, all situated in the northeastern corner of the state near the Grand Lake area. The district operates four schools: a lower elementary, an upper elementary, a middle school, and a high school.
Academically, Grove’s state test results paint a mixed picture. Across grades three through eight, the share of students scoring proficient or above on the Oklahoma State Testing Program (OSTP) is modest. In math, proficiency rates vary by grade but generally fall in a range where roughly one in five to one in three students meets the bar. In English language arts, the pattern is similar, with slightly more than one in four students reaching proficiency in most grades. Science scores are somewhat higher, particularly in eighth grade, where a larger share of students demonstrate proficiency. These are absolute numbers; within Delaware County, Grove’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it among the strongest-performing districts in the county. That context matters because the comparison set is a rural county where test scores overall tend to be low. So while Grove stands out locally, the actual level of academic attainment is something a parent may want to investigate further with the school, especially since the state changed its cut scores for math and ELA in this testing year, which can affect how results compare to prior years. No high school state assessment data was available in the data reviewed, and a graduation rate was not reported, so the picture for the upper grades is incomplete.
The district’s student body is noteworthy for its racial and ethnic composition. About half of students are white, while a substantial share—roughly three in ten—are American Indian or Alaska Native. Students identifying as two or more races make up about one in ten, and smaller shares are Hispanic, Asian, Black, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Information on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, which is a common proxy for economic disadvantage, was not available. Similarly, counts of students receiving special education services or classified as English learners were not provided. A parent seeking to understand the level of economic need or targeted supports in the district would need to ask the school directly.
On school climate, the chronic absenteeism rate for the district is around the midpoint of Delaware County’s districts, meaning a moderate portion of students miss a significant number of school days. Per-pupil spending is on the lower end compared to other districts in the county, which may reflect the district’s size and rural context but could also be a point to explore regarding resources available for instruction and programs. No data on discipline, staffing ratios, or course access was provided, so the picture of day-to-day school environment is limited.
Housing values in the communities served by the district run above the Oklahoma statewide average, though they remain below the national figure. The weighted average home value across the district’s zip codes is roughly in the mid to upper two hundred thousand dollar range, with some variation: the town of Grove itself sits near the district average, while Cleora shows higher values and areas around Jay are more modest. This suggests the district draws from a mix of housing markets, with the lake-adjacent areas likely adding some upward pressure. The estimated monthly mortgage payment at current interest rates, assuming a typical down payment, would be moderate relative to national costs.
The district brief, based on public records, did not turn up any recent major changes—such as bond initiatives, leadership turnover, or program launches—that would be directly relevant to a family evaluating the district today. That absence of news is itself a signal: Grove appears to be operating without headline-level disruption, though it also means a parent’s firsthand inquiry about curriculum, extracurriculars, and school culture will be especially important. Without program data in the profile, it is unclear what advanced coursework, career pathways, or special programs are available, particularly at the high school level.
Overall, Grove is a rural district that performs relatively well within its county but shows modest absolute achievement on state tests, with notable gaps in publicly available data on high school outcomes, economic demographics, and program offerings. Families moving to the area or considering the district should treat this as a starting point and seek direct conversations with school staff about academic expectations, support services, and the full range of opportunities for students.
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