Summary:
The city of Arkoma, Oklahoma is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. While the schools have seen some positive trends, such as Arkoma High School improving its statewide ranking, the data also reveals concerning challenges faced by the community.
Singleton Elementary School has the highest free and reduced lunch rate at 82.8%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the area. Arkoma High School and Arkoma Middle School also have high free and reduced lunch rates at 73.58% and 76.54%, respectively. This suggests the need for targeted support and resources to address the educational and economic needs of the community.
While Arkoma High School has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, its test scores in English Language Arts (30.3% proficient or better) and Mathematics (9.1% proficient or better) for the 2023-2024 school year are concerning. This disparity between the school's ranking and test scores indicates that there may be room for improvement in the quality of education and student achievement across the Arkoma school district.
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