Below Average
#1593 of 1,750 schools in OK
Highland Park ES
Elementary School · Woodward · Woodward, OK
A Woodward elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O Box 668, Woodward, OK 73802
- Math 28% proficient (2025)
- Reading 27% proficient (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Park ES score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Park ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,709/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–11 | 0.6 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Cedar Heights ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 1–4 | 1.0 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Horace Mann ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 1–4 | 2.0 mi | 206 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Woodward
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Park ES is listed in WOODWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Park ES
Highland Park ES is a public elementary school in Woodward, OK, part of Woodward, serving approximately 217 students in grades 1st-4th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,593 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Park ES
What grades does Highland Park ES serve?
Highland Park ES serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Highland Park ES?
Highland Park ES has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park ES is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Park ES rank in OK?
Highland Park ES ranks #1,593 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Highland Park ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Park ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Highland Park ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Park ES has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Highland Park ES a charter school?
No, Highland Park ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Park ES a Title I school?
No, Highland Park ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Park ES?
73.7% of students at Highland Park ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Woodward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (580) 256-2500
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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