The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Science. The lowest is 19% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Mcloud Intermediate School
McLoud Intermediate School serves fourth through sixth grade students in the McLoud Public Schools district, located in the small town of McLoud in Pottawatomie County. The school occupies a traditional building on West Park Street, not far from the town’s Broadway corridor. Because it serves only upper elementary and middle grade levels, there is no graduation rate to report and no indicators tied to high school outcomes.
State assessment results from the 2024-25 school year show that proficiency rates across tested subjects and grades are low overall. In English language arts, the share of students meeting the state’s proficiency benchmark ranged from around one in ten in fourth grade to roughly one in four in sixth grade. Math proficiency was similarly modest, with the highest rate just above one in four in fifth grade. Science, tested only in fifth grade, showed about three in ten students proficient. These figures reflect the school’s performance on the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP). Due to a cut-score change in both math and ELA that year, these results cannot be directly compared to prior years, so it is not possible to say whether the school is moving in a particular direction. However, when placed alongside other districts in Pottawatomie County, the school’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint of the thirteen districts for which data was available. That means that while absolute proficiency is low, the school is performing better than a number of its county peers.
The student body is small and predominantly white, with a substantial proportion of students who identify as two or more races and a notable share of Native American students. Hispanic students also make up a visible minority. Information on economic disadvantage, special education status, and English learner enrollment was not available for this profile, which means a parent may want to contact the school directly to understand the level of support programs and the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
McLoud itself is a residential bedroom community that has transitioned from its agricultural roots. Many residents commute to Oklahoma City or Shawnee for work. The town has a low-density feel, with open fields and pastureland surrounding it, and a traditional Main Street along Broadway. Housing values in the area are broadly in line with state averages, and the town has experienced steady population growth as part of the expanding Oklahoma City metro area. The McLoud Public Library, Veterans Memorial Park, and the annual Blackberry Festival are among the community’s civic anchors. The school district is a local employer, and portions of the town also fall within other school districts, so families should confirm attendance boundaries.
For a family considering this school, the academic picture is one of an environment where student proficiency is low by statewide standards, yet the school holds a position above the middle tier among its county neighbors. There is no available data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing, which limits a full picture of school climate. The community context suggests a relatively affordable housing market in a growing small town with a rural character. Parents who value small-school settings and a community that retains its local traditions may find McLoud Intermediate a comfortable fit, while those focused on high absolute test scores will want to explore what academic support and enrichment opportunities the school provides beyond the core curriculum.
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