Stillwater

The Stillwater school district in Oklahoma serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district boasts several standout elementary schools, with Westwood Elementary, Sangre Ridge Elementary, and Richmond Elementary ranking among the top 14 elementary schools in the state. These schools consistently achieve high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, significantly outperforming the district and state averages.

However, the district also faces some challenges, with stark contrasts in academic performance between the top-performing and lower-performing elementary schools. While the standout schools boast impressive test scores, Highland Park Elementary and Will Rogers Elementary lag behind, with proficiency rates 20-30 percentage points lower. Additionally, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% suggests a need to address attendance issues across all schools.

The Stillwater High School has also seen a decline in its state ranking, dropping from 9th in 2021-2022 to 38th in 2024-2025, which warrants further investigation. The district's diverse student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 35.99% to 84.78%, highlights the need to ensure equity and support for students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Addressing these challenges and building on the strengths of the top-performing schools could help the Stillwater district improve outcomes for all its students.