The top reported proficiency rate is 22% in Math. The lowest is 13% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Academy Es
Academy ES is a public school in Guymon, Oklahoma, serving only third and fourth graders in the Guymon Public Schools district. With an enrollment of several hundred students, it is one of eight elementary schools distributed across this Panhandle county seat. The school’s student body is heavily Hispanic, making up the large majority, with a smaller share of white students and very small numbers of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available in the source records, so a parent would need to ask the school or district for those details directly.
Academy ES takes the Oklahoma state assessments in math and English language arts each year. In both subjects and at both grade levels, the proportion of students scoring at the proficient level or above was low. For third-grade math and ELA, roughly one in six students met the bar. Fourth-grade math was somewhat stronger, with about one in four students proficient, but fourth-grade ELA was markedly weaker, with fewer than one in ten reaching proficiency. These results place the school’s overall proficiency index above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Texas County, but the absolute numbers suggest that a large majority of students are not yet meeting grade-level standards in these core subjects. Oklahoma changed its test cut scores in recent years, so how these results compare with prior years is not straightforward; the trend line is uncertain. No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, or staffing ratios were available in the source materials.
Because Academy ES covers only two grade levels, there is no graduation rate to consider—that metric applies to high schools. Similarly, the school does not offer advanced courses or career pathways, as those are typically found in middle and high schools. The school’s environment is shaped by the community it serves. Guymon itself is a regional economic hub in the Oklahoma Panhandle, anchored by large-scale agriculture and food processing—the Seaboard pork plant and Hitch cattle feedlots are leading employers, drawing a significant Hispanic and immigrant workforce. The city’s population has grown steadily, contrasting with many rural Oklahoma towns that are shrinking, and the majority of residents are now Hispanic. Housing values in Guymon are below both the Oklahoma and national medians, making the area relatively affordable for homebuyers. The district brief did not identify any recent major changes, such as boundary adjustments, program additions, or leadership shifts, that would directly affect families at Academy ES.
For a parent considering this school, the peer environment is predominantly Hispanic, reflecting the local labor market’s demographics. The academic results are a soft spot: proficiency rates are low, especially in fourth-grade reading, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school—what interventions, tutoring, or supports are in place to help students who are not yet proficient? The school’s small grade span means children attend for only two years before moving to another elementary or intermediate school within the district. Without data on class sizes, teacher experience, or English learner supports, families should ask about those details directly. The broader community offers a tight-knit, agricultural-industrial setting with growing population and modest housing costs, which may appeal to families seeking affordability and employment stability in the Panhandle.
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