The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in Science. The lowest is 22% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Roland
Roland Public Schools serves the full span from prekindergarten through twelfth grade in Sequoyah County, eastern Oklahoma. The district encompasses the town of Roland and the nearby community of Muldrow, and its enrollment is in the mid-range for a rural Oklahoma district of this type. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial share of students who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native and another sizable group identifying as two or more races. Smaller numbers of students are Hispanic, Black, or Asian.
State testing results for the most recent school year show that across the tested grades, proficiency rates in math and English language arts were generally low. In third-grade math, roughly one in five students scored at the proficient level or above. Fourth-grade math was similar. Sixth-grade math was also about one in five. Seventh-grade math came in higher, at above one in three, while eighth-grade math fell below one in six. In English language arts, third graders were about one in four proficient. Fifth graders were above two in five. Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders were all below one in four. Science results were available for eighth grade, where about one in three students scored proficient. A parent looking at these numbers may want to ask the district about specific academic supports, particularly in the middle grades where rates drop. Compared with other districts in Sequoyah County, Roland's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint of the county, meaning that while the absolute rates are modest, the district is not alone in this pattern.
The district's chronic absenteeism rate, reported as a share of students missing a substantial number of school days, places it below the midpoint among county districts. That is a favorable position, as it suggests fewer students are experiencing extended absence. Per-pupil spending falls in the middle range but toward the lower half of the county's districts, which may affect what the district can offer in terms of programs and staffing. A four-year graduation rate was not available in the data, so a reader should check with the district directly for that measure.
Roland operates three schools: an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The elementary school serves the early grades through fifth, the middle school covers the middle years, and the high school serves grades nine through twelve. No information was available on course offerings such as Advanced Placement, dual credit, or career and technical education programs. A family interested in those opportunities should ask the district what is available at the high school. Special education identification rates and English learner counts were also missing from the data, so parents of children who may need those services should inquire directly.
Housing in the district's coverage area is modestly priced compared with national benchmarks, with home values in the Roland and Muldrow ZIP codes well below the national median. Year-over-year appreciation has been modest. The broader economic context shows national mortgage rates in the mid six percent range and the unemployment rate just above four percent at the time of the data. Rents were not available for the district specifically, but the trend in national shelter costs has been gradually rising.
A search for recent district changes or strategic priorities turned up little of lasting impact, so there is no publicly reported information about new programs, facility plans, or leadership shifts to describe. The district has not reported any charter or magnet status.
For a family considering the area, Roland Public Schools offers a full K-12 pathway in a rural setting with a student body that reflects the region's demographics. Academic proficiency is below state averages, a pattern the district shares with many of its county peers. The absence of data on key supports like special education services, English learner programming, and high school course pathways means a parent should plan to get those details from the district office. The district's location, with its moderate housing costs and average commute times to larger employment centers in the region, may appeal to families who value a smaller community setting.
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