The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in Math. The lowest is 14% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Arbor Grove Es
Arbor Grove Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade public school in Oklahoma City, part of the Putnam City school district. It serves a student body that is diverse: the largest share of students are Hispanic, followed by African American students, with a smaller white population and a mix of other racial and ethnic groups. The school enrolls a moderate number of students for an elementary school, with a typical grade-level section size. Information about the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is not available in the data, and data on students with disabilities and English learners is likewise missing. A parent who wants to understand the economic and academic support context should follow up with the school directly.
The academic picture at Arbor Grove is mixed, with room for serious questions. State assessment results across math, English language arts, and science show that a modest share of students scored at or above the proficient level, and in several tested grades the share was plainly low. In math, for example, one grade level had a higher proficiency rate than the others, but the overall pattern is of a school where most students are not reaching the state’s proficiency bar. In English language arts, the school’s fourth-grade result was suppressed, which is common when the number of students in a reporting category is too small to report without risking identification; even so, the available third- and fifth-grade results are also low. Science results for fifth grade follow a similar pattern.
That said, when placed against all districts in Oklahoma County, Arbor Grove’s combined proficiency index sits above the midpoint. That is not a strong endorsement – most districts in the county have low proficiency rates – but it does mean that by this measure the school is not at the bottom. Given the state changed cut scores on the math and English assessments recently, comparing this year’s results to prior years is not straightforward, and the data does not allow a reliable trend calculation. A parent looking for growth patterns should be aware that year-to-year comparisons may not be valid.
Because Arbor Grove serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school has not provided data on chronic absenteeism or discipline incidents, so a full picture of school climate and attendance patterns is not available.
Oklahoma City is a large, sprawling city with a downtown core of government and entertainment districts, but the vast majority of its area is auto-dependent suburban development. The school sits within the city limits in an area that is primarily residential and car-oriented. Putnam City Schools, the district, recently passed a historic bond package used for safety improvements, technology, transportation upgrades, and facility renovations across all its schools. That bond may benefit Arbor Grove over the coming years, though specific allocations to this building are not detailed.
Housing in the school’s zip code is moderately priced relative to the state and national benchmarks. Home values have seen a slight dip year over year, while rents have risen a bit. For families considering a move to the attendance zone, the housing costs are below the national median.
In short, Arbor Grove serves a diverse elementary population in a large suburban-style section of Oklahoma City. Its test results are low in absolute terms but better than many other districts in the county. Key pieces of data on poverty, special education, and chronic absence are missing, and a parent would want to ask the school directly about those areas. The district’s recent bond investment may improve the physical plant and resources in the years ahead.
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