Houchin Es, Moore OK - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Houchin Es

Houchin Elementary is a public school in Moore, Oklahoma, serving students from prekindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Moore Public Schools district. It is one of many elementary schools spread across this rapidly growing suburb between Oklahoma City and Norman. The school sits in a largely car-dependent part of the city, where residential subdivisions and major highways like Interstate 35 shape daily life.

On state assessments administered through the Oklahoma School Testing Program, student proficiency rates across math, reading, and science were low in the most recent testing year. In math, only a small share of students in each tested grade met the state’s proficiency benchmark. Reading results were similar across all grade levels, with a modest proportion of students reaching the threshold. Science results, assessed in fifth grade, were also low. When compared with other districts in Cleveland County, Houchin’s overall proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile. It is worth noting that the state changed its cut scores for math and English language arts proficiency for this testing cycle, so results are not directly comparable with prior years; a parent may want to ask the school how this change affected the scores and what supports are in place for students who are not yet meeting benchmarks.

The student body is diverse. Hispanic students make up the largest group, followed by White students, then students who identify as two or more races, Black students, American Indian or Alaska Native students, and a small number of Asian and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Enrollment includes a substantial number of students across each grade from kindergarten through sixth grade, with a prekindergarten program as well. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, students with disabilities, and English learners were not available in the records reviewed, so a parent would need to contact the school directly for those details. The school’s website and directory information confirm it is a regular elementary school, not a charter or magnet, and its operational status is listed as open.

Moore itself has experienced extensive population growth over recent decades, annexing land and building out suburban housing. Home values in the area are broadly similar to the statewide average, and rents have been rising moderately. The city offers a public library, several parks, a community center, and a community pool. Major employers in the area include the Moore Medical Center and the Moore Norman Technology Center, and retail plays a significant role in the local economy.

The Moore district has made notable financial investments in recent years. Teacher salary schedules have increased substantially, reflecting a push to recruit and retain educators. Revenue per student has also grown steadily, suggesting that district-level spending on staff and programs has risen. These district-wide changes may benefit Houchin Elementary, though the school’s own classroom-level resources and program offerings were not detailed in the available data.

Because Houchin serves only through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and no data on chronic absenteeism or disciplinary actions was present. Given the proficiency results, families looking at this school may want to ask about academic interventions, tutoring, and how the school addresses the learning needs of students who are below grade level. The school’s setting in a growing suburban district with rising financial investment could provide stability, but the academic outcomes are an area where further conversation with the school would be valuable.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 315%

School 15% · District 40% · ▼ 25 pts below district

▼ 14 pts below state median · ▼ 19 pts below county median

Grade 415%

School 15% · District 43% · ▼ 28 pts below district

▼ 15 pts below state median · ▼ 26 pts below county median

Grade 58%

School 8% · District 36% · ▼ 28 pts below district

▼ 12 pts below state median · ▼ 27 pts below county median

Grade 611%

School 11% · District 37% · ▼ 26 pts below district

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▼ 15 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 311%

School 11% · District 33% · ▼ 23 pts below district

▼ 12 pts below state median · ▼ 16 pts below county median

Grade 416%

School 16% · District 30% · ▼ 14 pts below district

▼ 2 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 59%

School 9% · District 34% · ▼ 25 pts below district

▼ 13 pts below state median · ▼ 21 pts below county median

Grade 615%

School 15% · District 40% · ▼ 25 pts below district

▼ 6 pts below state median · ▼ 18 pts below county median

Science

Grade 515%

School 15% · District 39% · ▼ 24 pts below district

▼ 9 pts below state median · ▼ 16 pts below county median

This schoolMOORE, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.