The top reported proficiency rate is 27% in Math. The lowest is 17% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Irving Es
Irving Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Muskogee, Oklahoma, a mid-sized city that functions as an economic and industrial hub for the eastern part of the state. The school is part of the Muskogee district. Muskogee itself has a working-class texture, with a historic downtown commercial district, a significant industrial base anchored by a large Georgia-Pacific plant, and the Port of Muskogee providing river access. The city’s population has seen a modest decline over the past couple of decades, though recent estimates suggest that decline has flattened. A parent considering Irving should understand the city as an established manufacturing and industrial center rather than a fast-growing suburb.
The student body at Irving is diverse. Hispanic students make up the largest single group, followed by students who identify as two or more races and then White students. Black and American Indian or Alaska Native students also attend in smaller numbers. This mix creates a peer environment that reflects the broader community’s demographics. The school is not a charter and is not listed as a magnet. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the level of economic need among families.
State testing results from the most recent school year show that the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint relative to other districts in Muskogee County. This puts Irving in the middle of the pack locally, though not at the top. Looking at specific subjects and grades, outcomes vary. In third-grade math, roughly one out of every four students scored proficient or above. By fifth grade, that figure was about one out of every five. In English language arts, the picture is more uneven. Third graders posted a proficiency rate around one in four, but fourth-grade performance was notably lower, with about one in ten students meeting the bar. Fifth-grade ELA proficiency was closer to one in seven. In fifth-grade science, roughly one in four students reached the proficient level. These are areas where a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how instruction and support are structured across the grade levels.
Because Irving serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school does not offer high school pathways, career programs, or advanced coursework that would apply to secondary settings. No information on course access, staffing ratios, or discipline data was available in the sources reviewed. Similarly, the district brief contained little of lasting impact from recent years, and no major changes or initiatives were publicly reported.
Housing in the area is more affordable than the national benchmark, with home values notably below the U.S. median. Rents have risen at a fast clip in the recent period, which is a factor for families renting in the neighborhood. The typical monthly mortgage payment, after a standard down payment, is estimated to be lower than the typical rent, suggesting that buying may be more economical than renting for those who can manage a down payment.
For a family, Irving Elementary offers a neighborhood school setting in a city with industrial roots and a stable population. The student body is diverse. Academic performance is mixed, with some grade-level results falling below what many families would hope for, particularly in fourth-grade reading. The school’s overall standing among Muskogee County districts is near the middle, not at the low end. Parents who want a fuller picture of how the school serves students with disabilities or English learners will need to ask the school directly, as those figures were not available in the data.
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