The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in Science. The lowest is 23% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Wilburton Ms
Wilburton MS serves students in grades six through eight and is part of Wilburton Public Schools in the southeastern Oklahoma town of Wilburton. It is a small school, typical of a rural county seat. The building sits in a community that has seen its population decline over recent decades, and the local economy today rests primarily on a manufacturing plant and a college campus rather than the coal mining that once dominated.
On state assessments, the school’s proficiency rates are below what many families would hope for. In math, the share of students scoring at the proficient level or above was under a quarter in both seventh and eighth grades, and just above a third in sixth grade. In English language arts, results were similarly modest: sixth graders showed proficiency at about a quarter, eighth graders at roughly a fifth; seventh-grade ELA results were suppressed and not reported. Science, tested only in eighth grade, placed about a third of students at the proficient level or above. These are sobering numbers, and a parent considering this school may want to ask the administration directly about academic interventions, supplemental support, and the school’s approach to raising achievement.
That said, within the context of Latimer County, Wilburton MS’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint among the county’s districts. The comparison is a narrow one—the county has only a handful of districts—but it indicates that, relative to neighbors, this school’s academic performance is not the lowest in the area. It is a local context worth noting, though it does not change the absolute picture.
The student body is small, drawing from the town and surrounding rural area. The enrollment is predominantly white, with a substantial share of students who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native—roughly three in ten. Smaller numbers of Hispanic students and students of two or more races round out the composition. Data on economic disadvantage, students with disabilities, and English learners were not available in the source materials, so a family would need to contact the school directly for that information.
Wilburton itself is a town with a traditional Main Street layout, a county courthouse, and a handful of civic anchors including a state park a short drive north. Housing values in the area are modest, reflecting the rural setting and the long-term population decline; rents have been rising nationally but the local market here is comparatively affordable. The school district did not have publicly reported recent changes or strategic initiatives that would alter the picture for a new family.
Program offerings at the middle school level were not detailed in the available data. No information was found on advanced coursework, electives, or extracurriculars. A parent looking for a specific program, such as music, foreign language, or STEM enrichment, would want to follow up with the school.
Overall, Wilburton MS offers a small, rural middle school experience in a town with deep local history but limited economic growth. Academic proficiency is low in absolute terms, though the school performs better than some of its county peers. Families whose priority is strong test scores may find the numbers concerning, but those who value a close-knit setting and are willing to engage with the school about supports and instruction may find the fit works for their child.
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