The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in Math. The lowest is 19% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Earlsboro Es
Earlsboro ES is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade school serving the very small rural town of Earlsboro in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It is the sole elementary and middle school in the Earlsboro Public Schools district. Because the school ends at eighth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and the typical high school outcome measures do not apply here.
Earlsboro itself is a tiny community shaped by a dramatic boom-and-bust history. Originally a whisky town and later an oil boomtown that briefly swelled, it collapsed when production declined and now holds a small, stable population. The modern town is primarily residential and agricultural, with a modest cluster of local businesses at the highway intersection. Civic life centers on the town hall, a few churches, and the public schools. Most residents likely commute to nearby Shawnee or Seminole for work. The school district is one of the few institutional employers in town. There is no evidence of major new housing development, and the housing stock remains modest in value, roughly in line with state benchmarks for affordability.
The student body is small and racially diverse, with a substantial share of students identifying as white and another substantial share as American Indian or Alaska Native, alongside smaller groups identifying as Hispanic, two or more races, and Black. Data on economic disadvantage, such as the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, was not available. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was also missing from the reported data.
On statewide assessments for the most recent school year, the school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed above the midpoint relative to other districts in Pottawatomie County. That overall position is an averaged snapshot, and individual grade-level results present a more mixed picture. In mathematics, proficiency levels fluctuated across grades, with some reported grades showing a share of students meeting the bar while others had suppressed data due to small group sizes. In English language arts, the pattern was similar, with reported results in the lower range for some grades. Science results were available only for eighth grade, where a modest share of students scored proficient. The state adjusted cut scores for math and ELA in this testing year, which means the results may not be directly comparable to prior years, and trend data was not available.
Because the school is small, some assessment results are suppressed for privacy when the testing group is too small to report. This is common in small rural schools and does not necessarily reflect a weakness in performance. Still, across the grades where data was reported, proficiency rates were generally below the state average, a parent may want to discuss directly with the school to understand how instruction and support are structured.
No data was available on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, staffing ratios, or course access. The district brief found no recent parent-relevant changes, suggesting stability in operations and leadership.
For families considering Earlsboro ES, it offers a very small, rural setting where the school is woven into the fabric of a tight-knit community. The peer group is small, and class sizes are modest. The academic picture, as far as state testing goes, shows that the school's overall performance sits in the middle of the county pack but with individual grade results that point to challenges, particularly in literacy. Families who value a close community environment and are comfortable with a rural lifestyle may find this a natural fit. Those seeking a wider array of programs, higher tested proficiency, or a more urban setting would want to look at larger schools in the region.
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