The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in Math. The lowest is 33% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Oakwood El
Oakwood Elementary is a small rural school in a very small rural town in northeastern Leon County, serving kindergarten through sixth grade. The school enrolls about a small number of students, with roughly equal distribution across the grade bands. The overwhelming majority of families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.
The student body is predominantly white, with substantial representation of Black students and a smaller Hispanic population. Data on English learners and special education enrollment were not available.
On state testing, Oakwood Elementary shows uneven performance across grades and subjects. In math, fourth-grade proficiency is comparatively strong, while third-grade proficiency is quite low. Fifth and sixth grades show moderate performance. In English language arts, results are generally weaker, particularly in third and fifth grades, where proficiency falls below half. Sixth grade shows slightly better results in ELA. Science testing occurred only in fifth grade and shows modest proficiency. Across all tested subjects, the school's overall proficiency index sits below the midpoint when compared to other districts in Leon County.
When looking at Texas's performance scale as a whole, which includes not just "proficient" but also "approaches," "meets," and "masters" levels, the school shows that most students reach at least the "approaches" level in math. In ELA and social studies, fewer students reach even the "approaches" level. Very few students score at the "masters" level in any subject.
The school serves its community without the benefit of advanced programs, electives beyond typical elementary offerings, or special designations. No data on discipline, attendance, or staffing were available. The school is part of Oakwood ISD, a small district that operates two campuses serving the town's school-age population.
Oakwood Elementary sits in a community shaped by long population decline. The town peaked decades ago during the cotton era and has shrunk substantially since, though recent years show modest stabilization with slight growth. Most residents own homes, the median age skews older with many seniors and retirees, and household incomes run well below state averages. The housing market shows median values somewhat below the state benchmark. Commercial activity is minimal; major employers beyond the school district include industrial operations along Highway 79 and regional employers in nearby towns. The nearest city of significant size lies about an hour away.
For families in this area, Oakwood Elementary represents the local elementary option with the resources typical of a very small rural school in an economically stretched community. A parent should look into current staffing levels, available classroom support, and what Title I resources, if any, are allocated to address the proficiency gaps evident in early grades, particularly in ELA and early math. The disparities between fourth grade and third grade on the STAAR warrant a conversation with the school about instructional shifts between those grades.
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