The top reported proficiency rate is 25% in Science. The lowest is 11% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Coyle Es
Coyle Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in the small, rural town of Coyle in Logan County. The school is part of the Coyle district, and for families considering this school, the most immediate observation is that academic performance on state assessments is well below typical benchmarks across all tested grades and subjects.
State testing data from the 2024-25 school year shows that in mathematics, the share of students scoring at the proficient level or above was very low in every grade, with a small handful of students meeting that bar in third, fourth, sixth, and seventh grades, and even fewer in fifth and eighth grades. In English language arts, the pattern was similar. The highest results in the school were in fifth and seventh grade ELA, where roughly a quarter of students reached proficiency. Science results were also modest, with about a quarter of test takers in fifth and eighth grades scoring proficient or above. The state changed its cut scores for math and ELA in this testing cycle, which makes direct comparisons to prior years uncertain, but the proficiency levels reported here are low even allowing for that change. When compared across all tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index placed in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Logan County.
The school enrolls students from a wide range of backgrounds. Its student body is majority white, with a substantial share of students identifying as two or more races, followed by smaller groups of Black and Hispanic students. There are very small numbers of American Indian or Alaska Native students. Free or reduced-price lunch data was not available in the profile, nor were counts of students with disabilities or English learners, so a complete picture of economic and learning support needs is not possible from this data alone. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these figures.
The town of Coyle is a very small rural community situated on State Highway 33, roughly a short drive northeast of Guthrie. It began as a railroad and cotton-farming town, and after the decline of both industries, it has become a residential commuter community. A large share of employed residents commute to work in larger nearby towns such as Stillwater, Guthrie, and Oklahoma City. Local commerce is limited, and there are no major employers within Coyle itself; the school district likely serves as one of the few local institutions. The town's population has been relatively stable over its history, with modest growth in recent years, and housing values in the zip code are moderately below both the state and national benchmarks.
The school's grade span covers the full range from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, meaning students remain in the same building for a long stretch of their elementary and middle school years before transitioning to high school, which is not part of this school. Because eighth grade is the highest grade served, there is no graduation rate data. The district has no recent publicly reported changes that would indicate major shifts in programming or leadership, so the school appears to be operating in a steady state with the data available.
For a family considering Coyle Elementary, the academic results are the central point to weigh. The school has not provided evidence of widespread student achievement on state tests, and the proficiency rates are low by any measure. The school's small size and rural setting mean a close-knit environment, but also limited access to the breadth of programs and services found in larger districts. A parent should visit the school, inquire about curriculum, instruction, and intervention strategies, and understand how the school supports students who are not yet at grade level.
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