The top reported proficiency rate is 40% in Math. The lowest is 19% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Woodland Hills Es
Woodland Hills ES serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Lawton, a mixed-use city that functions as the regional hub for southwestern Oklahoma. The school sits within the Lawton Public Schools district, which covers the city and its surrounding area. Lawton’s economy and population have long been tied to the adjacent Fort Sill military reservation, and the city also has significant private-sector employers including Goodyear, healthcare systems, and Cameron University. The area is low-density and auto-oriented, with daily life relying heavily on car travel.
The student body at Woodland Hills ES is diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by students who identify as two or more races, Hispanic students, Black students, American Indian or Alaska Native students, Asian students, and a small number of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. The enrollment is sizable for an elementary school serving these grades. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, nor were counts of students with individualized education programs or English learner status. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these support populations and the resources allocated to them.
State testing results from the 2024-25 school year, from the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP), show a mixed picture. In math, third graders demonstrated proficiency at a rate that was below the midpoint among tested grade levels. Fourth graders showed a notably stronger proficiency rate. Fifth grade math results were suppressed, so no conclusion is available for that grade. In English language arts, proficiency rates across grades three, four, and five were all on the lower side, with a declining trend from third to fifth grade. Science results for fifth graders, the only grade tested in that subject, were also relatively low. It is important to note that Oklahoma changed the cut scores for the math and ELA assessments that year, which means the results are not directly comparable to prior years. The school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint when compared to other districts in Comanche County. That is a positive position, though the internal variation between subjects and grades means it does not tell the full story for any single classroom.
Because Woodland Hills ES serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism was not available. The school does not appear to operate as a charter or magnet school, and its Title I status was not provided.
The district, Lawton Public Schools, has passed bond issues in recent years that are relevant to families at this school. In November 2023, voters approved a bond earmarked for school safety improvements, transportation including new school buses, and district-wide technology upgrades. An earlier bond in April 2021 focused on transportation and student technology devices. These investments directly affect the resources available at Woodland Hills ES, though the specific allocations to this building are not detailed in the available information.
For a parent or resident assessing fit, Woodland Hills ES offers a diverse, mid-sized elementary setting within a district that has made recent capital investments in safety, transportation, and technology. The state assessment results suggest that math proficiency is uneven across grades, with a stronger showing in fourth grade, while English language arts and science proficiency are areas where the school struggles. Families seeking a school with consistently high test scores across all subjects would want to investigate the specific academic supports and interventions the school provides, particularly in reading and writing. The school’s position above the county midpoint on overall proficiency is a relative strength, but the absolute numbers indicate there is room for growth. The community context is that of a regional hub with a strong military presence, offering a range of civic and cultural anchors such as museums and proximity to recreational areas.
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