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#1712 of 1,750 schools in OK

Pershing ES

Elementary School · Muskogee · Muskogee, OK

A Muskogee elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

301 N 54th St, Muskogee, OK 74401

  • Math 13% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2025)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-19.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency13% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$11,963
Chronic Absenteeism42.8%

Students at Pershing ES score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency13%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency12%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
13%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

89.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pershing 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat 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

$39,767

Median home value

$122,300

Median rent

$827/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

55%

Poverty rate

31%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Muskogee Seventh-day Adventist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–70.7 mi11Compare →
Cherokee ESEnrollment path unverified4.8K–52.2 mi360Compare →
Blvd Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–122.7 mi54Compare →
Muskogee Ec CtrEnrollment path unverified2.9PK2.9 mi283Compare →

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.

Muskogee

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 10
District spending per student
$11,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pershing ES is listed in MUSKOGEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pershing ES

Pershing ES is a public elementary school in Muskogee, OK, part of Muskogee, serving approximately 304 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,712 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pershing ES

What grades does Pershing ES serve?

Pershing ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pershing ES?

Pershing ES has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Pershing ES is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pershing ES rank in OK?

Pershing ES ranks #1,712 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Pershing ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Pershing ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Pershing ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pershing ES has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pershing ES a charter school?

No, Pershing ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pershing ES a Title I school?

No, Pershing ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pershing ES?

89.5% of students at Pershing 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
304
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Muskogee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.8%
Area population (ZIP 74401)
16,015
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
38.5
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 74401; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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