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#1210 of 1,750 schools in OK
Hilldale Lower ES
Elementary School · Hilldale · Muskogee, OK
An elementary school in Muskogee, OK serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
313 East Peak, Muskogee, OK 74403
- Math 26% proficient (2025)
- Reading 25% proficient (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hilldale Lower ES score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2021, reaching 25% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hilldale Lower 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,962/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muskogee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,171
Median home value
$145,400
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Cherokee ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Muskogee Ec CtrEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK | 3.1 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Irving ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 395 | 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.
Hilldale
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $8,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hilldale Lower ES is listed in HILLDALE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilldale Lower ES
Hilldale Lower ES is a public elementary school in Muskogee, OK, part of Hilldale, serving approximately 991 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,210 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilldale Lower ES
What grades does Hilldale Lower ES serve?
Hilldale Lower ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hilldale Lower ES?
Hilldale Lower ES has an enrollment of approximately 991 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilldale Lower ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilldale Lower ES is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hilldale Lower ES rank in OK?
Hilldale Lower ES ranks #1,210 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Hilldale Lower ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilldale Lower ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Hilldale Lower ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilldale Lower ES has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Hilldale Lower ES a charter school?
No, Hilldale Lower ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hilldale Lower ES a Title I school?
No, Hilldale Lower ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilldale Lower ES?
74.4% of students at Hilldale Lower 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 991
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Muskogee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.0%
- Phone
- (918) 683-9167
- Area population (ZIP 74403)
- 29,199
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 74403; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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