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#651 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 37% in state
Hugh Bish ES
Elementary School · Lawton · Lawton, OK
A Lawton elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5611 Northwest Alan A Dale Lane, Lawton, OK 73505
- Math 39% proficient (2025)
- Reading 23% proficient (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hugh Bish ES score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hugh Bish 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,515/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawton), 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
$57,496
Median home value
$147,200
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
52.1%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Park ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Lawton Academy of Arts & SciencesPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Ridgecrest ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Edison ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 541 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lawton
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #3 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,526NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hugh Bish ES is listed in LAWTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hugh Bish ES
Hugh Bish ES is a public elementary school in Lawton, OK, part of Lawton, serving approximately 303 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #651 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hugh Bish ES
What grades does Hugh Bish ES serve?
Hugh Bish ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hugh Bish ES?
Hugh Bish ES has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugh Bish ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugh Bish ES is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hugh Bish ES rank in OK?
Hugh Bish ES ranks #651 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Hugh Bish ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Hugh Bish ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Hugh Bish ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hugh Bish ES has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hugh Bish ES a charter school?
No, Hugh Bish ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hugh Bish ES a Title I school?
No, Hugh Bish ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hugh Bish ES?
87.1% of students at Hugh Bish 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
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Comanche County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (580) 248-2244
- Area population (ZIP 73505)
- 47,822
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 73505; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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