The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in Math. The lowest is 17% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Thackerville Es
Thackerville Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in a very small town in southern Oklahoma, just north of the Texas state line. The school is part of the Thackerville district and is the only elementary campus in a district that covers the town and surrounding unincorporated areas of Love County. Because the school serves only early and elementary grades, the state testing results that a family might typically look for cover only a few grade levels, and outcomes like a graduation rate are not applicable.
The most recent state assessments in math, English language arts, and science show proficiency rates that are modest in absolute terms, though the school's overall performance sits above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Love County. In third-grade math, a substantial share of students scored at the proficient or advanced level, while fourth-grade math showed a smaller share. Fifth-grade math results were not reported due to small group sizes, a common state suppression practice when student counts are low. In English language arts, third-grade proficiency was somewhat lower, and fifth-grade proficiency was lower still. Fifth-grade science also showed a modest share of students reaching proficiency. These are the only tested grades, and the overall picture is one where the school performs reasonably well relative to its county neighbors but where many students are not yet meeting the state's proficiency benchmarks. A parent may want to discuss with the school how it supports students who are below that bar.
The student body is small and predominantly white, with a noticeable share of students identifying as two or more races. There are small numbers of Hispanic and American Indian students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available in the source materials, so a family would need to ask the school directly about these support structures. The school's status regarding Title I funding was also not reported.
Thackerville itself is a town of very modest size, shaped overwhelmingly by the presence of the WinStar World Casino and Resort, operated by the Chickasaw Nation, which is the dominant employer and a major regional attraction. The town's residential character is quiet and rural, with housing values that are broadly in line with the state median and well below the national average, making it a relatively affordable place to buy a home. The school is located within the town rather than on a separate campus, and the closest larger cities are a drive away. There is little evidence of recent residential development beyond the ongoing expansion of the casino complex, and the district itself has seen no major publicly reported changes in recent years.
For a family considering this school, the primary considerations are the small, close-knit environment typical of a rural elementary school, academic results that are low in absolute terms but competitive within the county, and a community economy that is heavily tied to one employer. Families seeking extensive program offerings, such as advanced coursework or specialized electives, should note that those are not provided at this grade band and the data did not include any program listings. The lack of data on student-support categories means a parent should inquire directly about how the school serves students with disabilities or those who are learning English. The school's relative strength within Love County suggests it holds its own among its immediate peers, but the numbers themselves point to an academic pathway where many students will need additional support to reach proficiency before moving on to middle school.
See more original research from School Decision →