The top reported proficiency rate is 17% in English language arts. The lowest is 5% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Mccurtain Es
McCurtain Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in a single building in the very small rural town of McCurtain, Oklahoma. The school is the sole elementary and middle school within the McCurtain district, and because it does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Enrollment is small, with roughly one hundred and sixty students across the ten grade levels. The student body is split almost evenly between white students and American Indian or Alaska Native students, with a very small number of Hispanic students and a few students identifying as two or more races. No data is available on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor on students with disabilities or English learners, so the full picture of economic and learning support needs is unclear from the public record.
State testing results from the most recent school year are limited, in part because small class sizes mean that results for several grade levels are suppressed to protect student privacy. Where results are reported, they show proficiency rates that are low across both math and English language arts. In math, the reported rates across grades five, six, and eight fall well below the range typically considered proficient. In English language arts, fourth grade shows a somewhat higher rate, but fifth, sixth, and eighth grade rates are low. Science results are reported only for grade five and are similarly low. When the school’s overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades is compared with other districts in Haskell County, it sits below the midpoint of that set. A parent looking into this school may want to ask the school directly about current instructional strategies and any interventions aimed at raising achievement, particularly given that the small enrollment can make year-to-year comparisons volatile.
The town of McCurtain sits at the intersection of two state highways in southeastern Oklahoma. It was founded as a coal-mining camp in the Choctaw Nation, grew rapidly in the early twentieth century, and then contracted sharply after a deadly mine explosion and the eventual closure of all mines. Population has declined over the long term, though recent estimates suggest a very modest reversal. Today the town is a quiet residential community with few large employers. Housing values are comparatively affordable relative to state and national benchmarks, and the area is generally low-cost. The school is woven into this small-town context, and students likely come from the immediate area and the surrounding countryside.
Program offerings beyond the core academic subjects are not listed in the available data, nor is there information on staffing, teacher experience, class sizes, or discipline rates. The district’s public record shows no recent major changes or initiatives that would stand out to a parent researching the school. For families accustomed to larger schools with a wide array of elective courses, extracurriculars, or specialized supports, McCurtain ES offers a straightforward, small-scale setting where the community is closely knit and the school is a central institution. For those concerned about academic performance, the reported test results are a genuine soft spot, and it would be reasonable to ask the principal or district office what steps are being taken to improve student outcomes and how the school supports students who are behind grade level.
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