Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hugh Bish Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hugh Bish Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hugh Bish Elementary School's student population of 358 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hugh Bish Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hugh Bish Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
23%
8%
White
33%
45%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hugh Bish Elementary School's ranking?
Hugh Bish Elementary School is ranked #276 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Hugh Bish Elementary School?
358 students attend Hugh Bish Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Hugh Bish Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hugh Bish Elementary School?
Hugh Bish Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hugh Bish Elementary School offer ?
Hugh Bish Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hugh Bish Elementary School part of?
Hugh Bish Elementary School is part of Lawton School District.
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