Macomb, OK - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Macomb

Macomb Public Schools is a small district in Pottawatomie County, serving students from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. The district operates two schools, one elementary and one high school, and draws from a rural area that includes the town of Macomb and nearby communities. Housing in the district’s coverage area is relatively affordable compared with national medians, with home values varying across the zip codes that feed into the schools. The district serves a student body that is predominantly white, with smaller shares of American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic, and two-or-more-races students. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, as well as counts for special education and English learner students, was not available in the data reviewed.

On state assessments in the most recent testing year, Macomb’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it in the bottom quartile among Pottawatomie County’s districts. In math, proficiency rates were in the single digits to low teens for the grades where results were reported, and several grade-level results were suppressed, likely due to small group sizes. In English language arts, the pattern was similar: the reported rates were in the single digits to mid-teens, and several grades had suppressed data. Science results, available for one tested grade, also showed a low proficiency rate. Because the state changed cut scores for math and ELA that year, direct comparisons with prior years are not reliable, but the overall picture is one of low academic attainment. A parent considering this district may want to speak with school leadership about how the district is addressing these results and what supports are in place for students who are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks.

Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern. The district’s rate of students missing a substantial share of school days fell in the bottom quartile among county districts, meaning it was among the highest. High absenteeism can affect classroom continuity and individual student progress, so this is an area worth understanding further from the district itself.

On the spending side, Macomb’s per-pupil current expenditure was in the upper range relative to other districts in the county. That suggests the district invests comparatively more per student, though without more detail on how those dollars are allocated, it is hard to know whether they go toward instruction, facilities, or other priorities. The data reviewed did not include information about course offerings, Advanced Placement, career and technical education, or dual-credit programs, so a family looking for that kind of programming would need to contact the high school directly.

The district brief, which searched for recent parent-relevant changes such as boundary adjustments, program additions, or leadership shifts, found no such items of lasting impact. That means the district has been relatively stable in operational terms in the recent period.

Macomb is a small, rural district where housing is affordable and per-pupil spending is comparatively high for the county, yet academic proficiency on state tests is low and chronic absenteeism is elevated. It serves a population that is demographically modest in diversity. For a family that values a close-knit, small-school environment and is prepared to work closely with teachers and administrators to address academic challenges, this district could be a fit. But the testing and attendance data suggest that a parent should investigate what interventions and supports are in place before enrolling.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

273

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 11%

Black 2%

White 65%

Two+ 10%

Am. Indian / AK Native 12%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

MACOMB ES

MACOMB HS

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

4 grades reported

Grade 3

16%

Grade 4

Grade 5

13%

Grade 7

English Language Arts

3 grades reported

16%

Grade 5

Grade 6

10%

Grade 8

Science

1 grade reported

12%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$195,507

Year-over-year change+4.5%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$169K to $213K

vs. state typical0.88x

vs. national typical0.53x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
74852	Macomb	$213K	+4.1%	60.0%
74873		$169K	+5.1%	39.7%
74826	Asher	$184K	+6.1%	0.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$987/mo

Home price / national median income2.3x

Comparison

State typical home value$221,765 (+2.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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