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Schools in Muskogee · Muskogee Public Schools, Hilldale Public Schools

Muskogee’s public schools score below 54% of Oklahoma districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 20% of Muskogee’s students scored proficient, below the Oklahoma average (25%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Muskogee, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oklahoma, not nationally.

#90of 130 Oklahoma townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Oklahoma state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
25%
▼ 2 pts vs OK 27%
2021–22
Math proficiency
20%
▼ 5 pts vs OK 25%
2021–22
Graduate on time
81%
▼ 0 pts vs OK 81%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.6K
▲ 3% vs OK $12.2K
FY2024 · Muskogee
Students per teacher
18.2
OK 16.1 · larger classes
Schools in town
16
6,778 students on the public path
In brief

Muskogee’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 25% of tested students were proficient in reading and 20% in math, against 27% and 25% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

Muskogee spends $12,624 per student and Hilldale $9,316, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Joseph Catholic School (private) and BLVD Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Muskogee’s grade

B− Test scoresC− Graduation

B−: better than 46% of Oklahoma school districts, #90 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Both inputs trail the Oklahoma average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Oklahoma school districts we grade (522)Better than 46%
Lower resultsHigher results
Oklahoma towns with similar household incomes (390)Better than 47%
C+BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,358 test results and a graduating class of 361 could put Muskogee anywhere from C+ to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Muskogee’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,358 in math, 3,358 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Muskogee, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–57 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressD− to A+
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC to A+
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to B

Muskogee runs its own schools through grade 12 (Muskogee Public Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Hilldale Public Schools. Parts of Muskogee (4% of its land) are served by Fort Gibson instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Muskogee

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Muskogee Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 10 schools · 4,770 students, up 13% since 2020–21 · 18.2 per teacher (OK 16.1)
$12,624OK $12,210 · FY2024
C+
Hilldale Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 2,008 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 18.1 per teacher (OK 16.1)
$9,316OK $12,210 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, Muskogee Public Schools24%
State average 27.2% · 2341 students tested
Math · PK–12, Muskogee Public Schools18%
State average 24.9% · 2341 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Hilldale Public Schools28%
State average 27.2% · 1017 students tested
Math · PK–12, Hilldale Public Schools24%
State average 24.9% · 1017 students tested

Muskogee vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Muskogee’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MuskogeeB−Muskogee PK–12 · Hilldale PK–12
Fort GibsonAFort Gibson
Summit—Muskogee

Every school in Muskogee

16 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oklahoma’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Muskogeeby address
Hilldale Lower Es
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C+
952 students17:1Rate it →
Pershing Es
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C−
324 students17:1Rate it →
Muskogee Ec CTR
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
290 students22:1Rate it →
Irving Es
Elementary · Grades K–5
C−
421 students18:1Rate it →
Sadler Arts Academy
Elementary · Grades K–8
A+
415 students19:1Rate it →
Tony Goetz Es
Elementary · Grades K–5
C−
408 students18:1Rate it →
Creek Es
Elementary · Grades K–5
D
381 students19:1Rate it →
Cherokee Es
Elementary · Grades K–5
D−
340 students20:1Rate it →
6Th and 7Th Grade Academy
Middle · Grades 6–7
C
551 students19:1Rate it →
Hilldale MS
Middle · Grades 6–8
C+
430 students16:1Rate it →
8th and 9th Grade Academy
Secondary · Grades 8–9
595 students16:1Rate it →
Muskogee HS
High · Grades 9–12
C+
1,045 students17:1Rate it →
Hilldale HS
High · Grades 9–12
B
626 students22:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Muskogeerun by other districts or the state
Oklahoma SCHL for the Blind HS
High · Grades 9–12
Special Education
48 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Joseph Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
83 students7:1Rate it →
BLVD Christian School
Grades 2–12
Private · Religious
43 students7:1Rate it →

Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Oklahoma SCHL for the Blind Es and Oklahoma SCHL for the Blind MS).

Questions about Muskogee’s schools

Are Muskogee’s schools good?

On Oklahoma’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Muskogee children attend score below 54% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #90 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 47%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Muskogee in?

Two districts: Muskogee Public Schools runs grades PK–12, and Hilldale Public Schools runs grades PK–12.

Where do Muskogee kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Muskogee HS and Hilldale HS.

What is Muskogee’s graduation rate?

81% of the class of 2023 in Muskogee Public Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.

How much does Muskogee spend per student?

$12,624 in Muskogee Public Schools and $9,316 in Hilldale Public Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Muskogee?

Yes: St. Joseph Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 83 students) and BLVD Christian School (religious, grades 2–12, 43 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oklahoma. Stars are from neighbors.