The top reported proficiency rate is 32% in Math. The lowest is 24% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Westside Es
Westside Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Claremore, Oklahoma, as part of the Claremore Public Schools district. The school sits in a residential area on the western side of town, and its enrollment of just over five hundred students makes it a mid-sized elementary school for the area. The student body is racially and ethnically diverse. White students make up the largest share of enrollment, followed by a substantial population of students who identify as two or more races. American Indian or Alaska Native students also form a significant portion of the school community, while smaller populations of Hispanic, Asian, Black, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students are present.
State testing results from the Oklahoma School Testing Program offer a detailed look at academic performance in the 2024-25 school year. In mathematics, proficiency rates varied across grade levels. Third graders showed a lower share of students meeting the state’s proficient or above benchmark, fourth graders performed at a notably higher level, and fifth graders fell back to a level closer to the third-grade result. In English language arts, the pattern was similar. Fourth graders posted a stronger proficiency rate than third graders, and fifth graders again showed a slight drop. Fifth-grade science results were roughly in line with the lower end of the school’s performance range. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index landed above the midpoint when compared with other elementary schools within Rogers County. That said, a parent may want to look into these results further with the school, particularly given that Oklahoma updated its cut scores for math and English language arts in the same year, which can make year-to-year comparisons uncertain.
The school serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report. Enrollment is spread fairly evenly across the elementary grades, with a slightly larger group in kindergarten and fourth grade. Data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility was not available in the information provided. Information on students with Individualized Education Programs and English learner status was also missing, so a complete picture of the school’s student support needs is not possible from the data on hand.
The housing market in the area reflects a mix of affordability and growth. Homes in Claremore carry a value that is in line with the broader Oklahoma market, and rents have been rising modestly. The national unemployment rate has remained relatively low and stable, while median household income nationally has edged up over recent years. Mortgage rates have fluctuated in a narrow range, and rental costs have climbed slightly. These economic context marks suggest that Claremore operates in a fairly typical national environment for family finances.
The school sits within the Claremore Public Schools district. A search for recent district changes such as bond elections, curriculum reforms, or other major developments that would have a lasting impact did not turn up information that cleared the bar for inclusion. The district’s publicly reported data focuses on demographic, enrollment, and fiscal information, but no parent-relevant changes of the kind that reshape a school’s trajectory were identified.
For families considering Westside Elementary, the school offers a diverse student population and operates within a district that has not undergone major visible upheavals in recent years. Academic performance shows a mixed picture, with some grade levels and subjects stronger than others. The school’s position relative to other elementary schools in Rogers County is above the middle of the pack in overall proficiency, which provides a useful benchmark. A family moving to the area would want to visit the school, ask about the specific support structures in place, and understand how the recent assessment changes affect how the school measures progress.
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