The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Math. The lowest is 35% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Skiatook Es
Skiatook ES is a school serving only second and third grade within the Skiatook Public Schools system. Because the grades stop at third, there is no state testing data for upper elementary, no middle or high school outcomes such as a graduation rate or college readiness metrics, and no chronic absenteeism measure that would apply to these early grades. The school sits in Skiatook, Oklahoma, a small community straddling Osage and Tulsa counties roughly twenty miles northwest of Tulsa. The town has seen growth over time and functions as a residential and commercial hub, with a downtown that includes local shops, restaurants, and antique stores, and with Skiatook Lake drawing tourism and recreation. The school’s campuses are spread across the community rather than concentrated in a downtown core, a typical pattern for a small-town district.
Enrollment is modest, and the student body is diverse in background. White students make up the largest share, followed closely by students who identify as two or more races. A substantial proportion of students are American Indian or Alaska Native, and a smaller share are Hispanic. The data does not include counts for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, nor for students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the level of support available in these areas.
On the state assessment that Oklahoma administers in third grade, the OSTP, a minority of students met the proficient or above bar in both math and English language arts. The test underwent a cut-score change in the most recent year, which means the results cannot be directly compared with prior years, but the current snapshot shows that fewer than half of tested students reached that threshold. When placed alongside other districts in Osage County, Skiatook ES’s overall proficiency index ranks in the top quartile, meaning it performs higher than most of its county peers even though the absolute proficiency rates are below a majority. This kind of relative strength is worth noting for a parent looking at schools within the county, but the absolute numbers suggest that many students are still working toward grade-level standards.
Housing in the Skiatook area is somewhat more expensive than the state average, with home values having risen modestly recently. Rental prices are moderate relative to national income benchmarks. The town’s proximity to Tulsa and its lake-driven growth have contributed to a steady development pattern, including downtown improvements such as a walking trail and a band shell. The district itself did not show evidence of recent bond elections, curriculum overhauls, or other lasting changes that would affect a family’s day-to-day experience; the basic profile of the schools appears stable.
Because Skiatook ES covers only two grades, the experience is brief and transitional. A child would move on to an intermediate school after third grade. The academic picture is mixed: above the county median but still indicating that many students are not yet at proficiency. Families who value a small, community-anchored school with a diverse student body and a setting that balances small-town character with access to a larger metro area may find this a reasonable fit. For those concerned about academic outcomes, the proficiency data gives a floor to build from, and the relative county ranking suggests the school is performing well compared to its immediate neighbors. The gaps in data around student support services and discipline are areas where direct inquiry with the school would be advisable.
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