The top reported proficiency rate is 6% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Texhoma Es
Texhoma ES is a small public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in the Oklahoma Panhandle town of Texhoma. The town itself straddles the Oklahoma-Texas line and has a history rooted in ranching, livestock, and farming. Local businesses have long catered to area farmers, and the economy remains tied to agriculture. The school is part of a unique bi-state arrangement: younger students attend the Texhoma Independent School District in Texas through fourth grade, while Oklahoma’s Texhoma Public Schools take over for fifth grade and up. Texhoma ES is the Oklahoma side’s elementary and middle school.
The student body is small, roughly evenly split between white and Hispanic students, with a tiny number of students of two or more races. Information on economic disadvantage and special education was not available in the data, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about programs such as free or reduced-price meals and individualized support.
State test results from the 2024-25 school year are limited. Many grade-level scores were suppressed because the number of students tested was too small to report publicly. In the few grades where results were available, the share of students meeting state proficiency benchmarks was very low. For both math and English language arts, only one grade each had a reported rate, and both were under one in ten students. Science results were suppressed across all grades. Oklahoma changed the cut scores on its assessments that year, making it difficult to compare these results to past years. Overall, the school’s combined proficiency index places it in the bottom quarter among districts in Texas County, a sign that academic performance is an area a family would want to explore further with school staff.
Beyond testing, the data did not describe any specialized programs, such as advanced coursework, career pathways, or arts offerings. The school’s website may provide more detail on extracurriculars and enrichment. The absence of this information does not mean such programs do not exist, only that they were not part of the available record.
The housing market in Texhoma is relatively affordable. Typical home values are well below both state and national averages, and the cost of a mortgage is modest by broader standards. The town’s population has remained stable in recent years, though it has fluctuated over the long term. There are no major new housing developments noted, and the built environment is that of a small rural Panhandle town with a historic downtown near the railroad line. Nearby recreation includes Optima Lake and the Optima National Wildlife Refuge.
For a family considering Texhoma ES, the school offers a close-knit setting in a small agricultural community. The academic results are an important consideration, and the very low reported proficiency rates and suppressed data mean that prospective families should engage directly with the school to understand its instructional approach, interventions, and how it supports students who are not meeting benchmarks. The bi-state arrangement also means that students transition between Texas and Oklahoma districts at different grade levels, which is an unusual feature worth understanding. Without data on discipline, attendance, or staffing, a parent should visit and ask about school climate and teacher experience.
See more original research from School Decision →