Summary:
The city of Allen, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Allen Elementary School (grades PK-8) and Allen High School (grades 9-12). Both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with over 75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Notably, the schools have a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (around 25%) compared to the state average.
Academically, the schools in Allen have struggled, with both Allen Elementary and Allen High School ranking in the bottom half of their respective statewide rankings. Allen Elementary has consistently received a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Allen High School has seen a decline in its ranking, dropping from 4 stars to 2 stars in recent years. Test scores at the high school level are also low, with only around 30% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 8.8% in Mathematics.
Despite the low academic performance, the schools in Allen have relatively low student-teacher ratios, with 12.9 students per teacher at the elementary school and 13.4 students per teacher at the high school. This suggests that factors beyond just staffing levels may be contributing to the challenges faced by these schools. Further investigation into resource allocation, teacher quality, and community engagement could provide valuable insights to help improve educational outcomes for students in the Allen school district.
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