The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in English language arts. The lowest is 12% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Tishomingo Es
Tishomingo Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the small, rural city that is the seat of Johnston County and the historic capital of the Chickasaw Nation. The school is part of the Tishomingo district, the local public system for this community, which is also home to Murray State College, a two-year institution. Parents considering the school will find an elementary setting with a diverse student body in a town that is stable in population and deeply tied to its Native American heritage.
The student enrollment reflects the community it serves. White students make up the largest share, followed by a substantial population of American Indian or Alaska Native students, a group that is slightly larger than the share of students who identify as two or more races. Hispanic students account for a smaller but still present segment of the school, while Asian and Black students each represent a very small portion. This composition mirrors the town’s role within the Chickasaw Nation and its broader demographics.
Academically, the state assessment results for the recent school year, which involved Oklahoma’s OSTP tests, show that proficiency rates in both math and English language arts are an area where a parent may want to look into this further with the school. In math, the share of students scoring at the proficient or above level was quite low across grades three, four, and five, with the fifth-grade rate being the weakest of the three. In English language arts, the rates were higher than in math at every grade level, though still modest; fifth graders posted the strongest relative performance in this subject. Science results for fifth grade were suppressed for privacy reasons, leaving that subject without a reported figure. When measured across all tested subjects and grades together, the school’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint when compared to other districts in Johnston County, a point of context that places it in the middle of a small set of peers. There is no multi-year trend data available, so it is not possible to say whether this year’s performance represents a change from prior years.
The school lacks some data that families often want to see. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the percentage of students with individualized education programs, and the English learner population were all absent from available records. Discipline data, class sizes, and staffing details were also not provided. The district appears to have had no major recent changes that are publicly reported, so a parent would need to contact the school directly to learn about current initiatives or any shifts in programming.
Housing in the area, as measured by the Zillow Home Value Index for the local zip code, is well below the state average and even further below the national figure, reflecting a lower-cost environment. This may be relevant for a family thinking about the trade-offs between school performance and housing affordability.
For a family choosing this school, the picture is one of a small rural elementary that serves as the foundation for the town’s public education pathway, feeding into the district’s upper grades. The student body is notably diverse by race and ethnicity, particularly in its significant Native American representation, and the school is situated in a community with cultural institutions tied to the Chickasaw Nation. The academic results, while falling below state averages in many tested areas, place the school respectably within its own small county cohort. A parent will want to explore what academic supports are in place and what the school’s approach is to raising achievement, given the available numbers. The lack of information on special programs, staffing, and discipline means that any family considering enrollment should plan a direct visit and conversation with the school leadership.
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