The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in Science. The lowest is 18% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Hinton Es
Hinton Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in the small town of Hinton, roughly 50 miles west of Oklahoma City along Interstate 40. The school is part of the Hinton district and sits within a community that has experienced notable population growth over the past two decades, with a rising share of Hispanic or Latino residents. The town has a mixed economic base that includes agriculture, a private prison, and two tribal casinos, and the Hinton Economic Development Authority is actively developing land south of town. Housing in the area is well below the state median home value, and the town remains car-dependent, with a compact footprint and highway-oriented commercial corridors.
The school itself enrolls a relatively modest number of students across grades PK through 4. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic presence and a smaller share of students identifying as two or more races. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor was information on students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these supports and programs.
State testing results are available for fourth grade only, and they show a low rate of proficiency in both math and English language arts. Third-grade results were suppressed, so no public data is available for that grade level. Science results are from several years ago and reflect a different testing era, making them less useful for a current picture. When compared with other districts in Caddo County, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits in the top quartile. That context matters: the countywide proficiency levels are low, so being at the higher end of a low-performing peer group still means absolute proficiency rates are modest. A parent should consider what the school’s scores represent relative to their own expectations and should also look into how the school supports early literacy and math foundations before students reach the tested grades.
Because Hinton Elementary ends at fourth grade, students move on to a separate upper elementary or middle school within the district. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. The district brief turned up little in the way of recent major changes or initiatives, so a parent may want to check directly with the district office about any current improvement plans or curriculum updates.
The school environment section lacks data on discipline, attendance, and staffing ratios, which are common areas families look at. Without that information, it is harder to assess the daily climate and support structures. The school’s charter and magnet status are both marked absent or not applicable, so it operates as a traditional public elementary school.
Overall, Hinton Elementary sits in a growing small town with a lower-cost housing market and a local economy that has diversified beyond its agricultural roots. The school serves the youngest grades in the district and shows proficiency that is relatively strong for its county but low in absolute terms. A parent considering this school will want to talk with staff about early learning supports, the transition to the next school, and what the available data does not cover, such as class sizes and student support services.
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