The top reported proficiency rate is 12% in Science. The lowest is 8% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Quinton Es
Quinton Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in the small, rural town of Quinton, Oklahoma. The school is part of the Quinton Public Schools district, and its enrollment of roughly three hundred students makes it a place where most families in the community know each other. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial American Indian or Alaska Native population, and smaller shares of students who are two or more races, Hispanic, Asian, or Black. The school is not a charter or magnet institution, and data on whether it receives Title I funding was not available in the records reviewed.
State testing results for the 2024-25 school year show that proficiency rates in both math and English language arts were low across all tested grades. In math, performance ranged from a low point in sixth grade to a slightly higher, though still low, rate in third grade. Eighth-grade math results were suppressed in the data, meaning the number of students tested was too small to report publicly. In English language arts, the pattern was similar, with the highest proficiency rate appearing in third grade and the lowest in seventh grade. Science results were available for fifth graders only, where the proficiency rate was also low. Eighth-grade science results were suppressed as well. Overall, the school's proficiency index, which averages performance across tested subjects and grades, placed it in the bottom quartile among districts in Pittsburg County.
Because Quinton Elementary ends at eighth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. The school does not offer high school level programs such as Advanced Placement, career and technical pathways, or dual credit coursework. For families considering this school, the academic performance numbers are a soft spot that warrants a conversation with the school about what instructional supports and interventions are in place.
The town of Quinton is a small, rural community in southeastern Oklahoma with a population that has been gradually declining over the past several decades. Historically a farming and coal mining area that also hosted a zinc smelter, the town's employment base is now modest, with transportation and warehousing as the largest industry. Most residents drive alone to work, and the average commute is typical for a rural area. Housing values in the zip code are low relative to state and national benchmarks, and the area is car-dependent with no public transit. Nearby Eufaula Lake and a wildlife management area provide outdoor recreation, and the town sits roughly equidistant from Wilburton, Eufaula, and McAlester.
No recent district-level changes or strategic priorities were found in the search conducted, so that dimension is not included here. The district brief turned up little of lasting impact to report.
Given the combination of a small, rural setting, a declining local population, and state test results that are low across the board, Quinton Elementary is a school where families should expect to be closely involved in their child's academic progress. The school's size and the town's tight-knit character may appeal to those seeking a familiar, low-key environment. Parents who are considering this school will want to ask about specific academic support programs, how the school addresses the proficiency gaps reflected in the state data, and what resources are available for students who may need extra help.
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