Woodland Upper ES

Woodland Upper ES is a middle school in Fairfax, Oklahoma, located in the remote rural Osage County. Serving students from sixth through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 91 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1 with six full-time equivalent teachers. While the academic performance scores indicate room for improvement—3.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout and state rankings placing it at 33rd percentile—the school focuses on fostering development in its students.

In ELA/Reading, 20% of students are proficient or above, while in Math, only 9% meet proficiency standards. Woodland Upper ES sits at the heart of a rural community with limited access to amenities but strong ties among residents who support local education initiatives.

With an enrollment of 91 students, Woodland Upper ES is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Woodland Upper ES may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.