Summary:
The city of Ada, Oklahoma is home to 16 schools across 4 different school districts, including 7 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools. While the schools serve a diverse student population, there are stark differences in academic performance, with some standout institutions like Homer Elementary School and Latta High School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while others struggle with low test scores and high poverty rates.
The data reveals a strong correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, and its academic performance. Schools with the highest poverty levels, such as Vanoss Elementary School and Willard Elementary School, tend to have the lowest proficiency rates on state standardized tests. Conversely, the top-performing schools like Homer Elementary and Latta Elementary School have much lower rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Even within the same school district, such as Byng, there can be significant differences in performance, with Homer Elementary being a standout while Byng Junior High and Byng High School have more average rankings and test scores. This highlights the importance of examining individual school performance rather than relying solely on district-level data.
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