The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in Science. The lowest is 26% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Will Rogers Es
Will Rogers Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Stillwater, Oklahoma, a college town anchored by Oklahoma State University. The school is part of Stillwater Public Schools, the district that is itself among the city’s largest employers. The city’s identity is shaped by the university campus, a historic downtown, and a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors. Families moving into the area for university-related employment or other sectors such as healthcare, aerospace, and manufacturing would find this elementary school within the district they likely attend based on their address; no boundary details are available from the data.
Academically, the most recent state testing results from the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) show a pattern across tested grades. In mathematics, roughly a third or slightly more of students in grades three through five scored at the proficient level or above, with the grade three and four rates in a similar range and grade five slightly lower. In English language arts, the share of students reaching proficiency is lower across all three grades, with grade four showing the lowest rate. Fifth-grade science results, which are the only science scores available, show a somewhat higher share of students achieving proficiency compared to either math or ELA in that grade. These results reflect a single school year, and Oklahoma adjusted its cut scores for the assessments in both math and ELA, making direct comparisons to prior years unreliable.
The neighbor comparison puts Will Rogers Elementary’s overall proficiency index, averaged across subjects and grades, above the midpoint among districts in Payne County. That suggests that while the school’s absolute proficiency numbers may give a parent pause, the school performs relatively well within its local county context. Still, a parent considering this school should look into the low ELA proficiency rates more closely, particularly if reading and writing support are a priority.
The school’s enrollment is moderate for an elementary school within its grade band. The student body is majority white, with Hispanic students as the next largest group, followed by Black, Asian, multiracial, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is not reported, nor are counts of students with individualized education programs or English learner status. These gaps mean a parent interested in the school’s level of economic diversity or special education supports would need to ask the school directly.
Housing in the area surrounding the school shows home values moderately above the statewide average but below the national median. Rent prices have increased notably over the past year, and the estimated rent-to-income ratio suggests that renting may be more affordable than buying at current mortgage rates, though that calculus varies by household. The city’s population was stable in the last census, and Stillwater’s strategic plan includes language about continued prosperity through innovation and investment, but no major new housing developments or district-level bond measures surfaced in web research.
No recent district-level changes such as curriculum shifts, property tax changes, or bond issues were found in available sources. The district appears to have been operating without major public announcements that would alter a family’s decision in the near term.
Will Rogers Elementary is a neighborhood school in a college town with a diverse student body and academic results that are mixed. Math and science proficiency are decent relative to other schools in the county, while English language arts is an area where the school likely needs attention. A parent whose child requires strong early literacy support may want to investigate what interventions the school provides. Families who value a school that reflects the broader demographics of a university community and who are comfortable with a standard elementary curriculum in a district that is part of a stable, midsized city may find this school a reasonable fit. Those with specific program needs, such as gifted services or intensive language supports, should verify availability directly, as that information is not in the available data.
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