The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in Science. The lowest is 24% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Muldrow
Muldrow Public Schools is a single district covering a full span from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. The district operates three schools: an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. Its enrollment draws from the town of Muldrow and parts of the surrounding county. Information about the community itself was not included in the data, so a firsthand sense of the town’s character is something a parent would need to gather by visiting or speaking with local residents.
Academically, the district’s state test results show a mixed picture in absolute terms, but when placed alongside other districts in Sequoyah County, Muldrow stands out. Its overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades lands in the top quartile among the county’s ten districts. That means relative to its neighbors, a larger share of Muldrow students meet the state’s proficiency benchmarks. However, the actual rates are modest. In math, the proportion of students scoring proficient or above ranges from roughly a quarter of third graders down to about one in eight eighth graders. English language arts proficiency runs from about a quarter to a third across grades three through seven, then dips to roughly one in five for eighth graders. Science results were reported only for eighth grade, where a little over two-fifths of students scored proficient; fifth-grade science results were suppressed in the data, so no comparable figure is available there. A parent looking at these numbers should note that the state changed cut scores recently, which can affect year-to-year comparisons, but the current snapshot suggests that while the district performs well for its county, many students are still not reaching the proficient bar.
The student body is notable for its racial and ethnic diversity. White students make up the largest group, just under half, followed by a substantial share of American Indian or Alaska Native students, who account for more than a third of enrollment. Hispanic students represent about one in ten, and smaller groups include students identifying as two or more races, Black, and Asian. The data did not include the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, nor counts of students with disabilities or English learners, so those economic and support dimensions are not available for this profile.
In terms of school environment, the district reports a very low rate of chronic absenteeism, placing it in the top quartile among its county peers. That is a positive indicator of student attendance and engagement. Spending per pupil falls in the upper half of the middle range among the county’s districts, suggesting a mid-level investment in resources relative to peers.
The housing landscape for families in the district’s area shows typical home values around the low two-hundred-thousand-dollar range, with modest growth over the past year. That is somewhat below the statewide average and well below the national figure. The national 30-year mortgage rate was just over six and a half percent at the time of this data, and the national median household income stood in the low eighties-thousands, though local income figures were not provided. A family considering a move here would likely find housing more affordable than in many parts of the country, but they would need to check local costs and availability directly.
The district’s recent history appears stable. A search for parent-relevant changes such as referendums, tax shifts, or curriculum overhauls found little of lasting impact, so there are no major policy shifts to weigh.
Because the data lacks a graduation rate, families interested in high school outcomes should ask the district directly about its completion rates and postsecondary pathways. The district does serve high school grades, so this information should be available from the school or the state report card. Overall, Muldrow Public Schools offers a full K-12 pathway in a rural Oklahoma setting, with a student body that is substantially Native American and White, academic proficiency that is strong for its county but leaves room for growth, and a relatively low absence rate that may appeal to families seeking a school with consistent attendance patterns.
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