The top reported proficiency rate is 19% in Science. The lowest is 10% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Jane Phillips Es
Jane Phillips ES is a public elementary school in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Bartlesville Public Schools district, which also operates a handful of other elementary sites plus middle and high school campuses. The school itself is a modest-sized elementary building located on South Rogers Avenue in the southwest part of the city.
The student body is racially and ethnically diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed closely by students who identify as two or more races. Hispanic students form the next largest group, with smaller numbers of American Indian or Alaska Native and Black students. A notable portion of the student population is multiracial, giving the school a peer environment that reflects a mix of backgrounds. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor were counts of students with individualized education programs or English learner status, so a family would want to ask the school directly about those dimensions of student support.
Academically, the school’s state assessment results for the most recent testing year show that, across the tested grades in math, English language arts, and science, the proportion of students reaching the proficient or above level was limited. In math, proficiency rates ranged from a small share in fourth grade to a somewhat larger share in fifth grade, with third grade in between. In English language arts, the pattern was similar: a very small share in fourth grade, a modest share in third, and a slightly larger share in fifth. In fifth-grade science, about one in five students tested at the proficient level or above. These figures placed the school in the bottom quartile among districts in Washington County on a composite proficiency index. The state of Oklahoma changed its assessment cut scores in math and English language arts for this testing year, which means direct comparisons with prior years are not possible. A parent may want to discuss with the school what support and intervention strategies are in place for students who are not yet meeting benchmarks.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and measures like chronic absenteeism were not available in the data provided.
Bartlesville is a mid-sized city that blends a history tied to the oil industry with cultural landmarks. Major energy employers such as Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips maintain a presence in the area, and the local economy is shaped by that sector. The city has a paved trail system, the Pathfinder Parkway, that runs along the Caney River, and downtown features Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower. Rogers State University operates a branch campus downtown, and Oklahoma Wesleyan University is also in Bartlesville. Population growth has been modest in recent years, and new industrial development, including a lithium-ion battery recycling plant, has been sited in the Bartlesville Industrial Park.
Housing in the area is relatively affordable compared with national and state benchmarks, with home values and rents below the wider market. The balance between housing costs and typical incomes makes the area accessible for many households.
The district itself has invested in facilities in recent years. Voters passed a bond issue in 2022 that funded upgrades across the district, including technology, classroom resources, transportation, and facility improvements. Those bond dollars have also paid for a new building at Madison Middle School and additions and renovations at Central Middle School. While those projects are not at the elementary level, they indicate a broader commitment to improving school infrastructure.
For a family considering Jane Phillips ES, the picture is one of a neighborhood elementary school in a community with a stable industrial economy and relatively affordable housing. The academic outcomes on state tests are below the county median, and the school does not offer the same breadth of advanced or specialized programming that might be found in larger or higher-performing settings. The student body is mixed in terms of race and ethnicity, and the school’s size is small enough that individual attention may be more feasible. Families looking for a school with strong test results may want to explore other options in the district or region, while those focused on a supportive local environment in a community with a distinctive history and modest cost of living may find the school fits their priorities.
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