Summary:
The city of Arkoma, Oklahoma is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including Singleton Elementary School, Arkoma Middle School, and Arkoma High School. While the schools have shown some areas of strength, they also face challenges related to student performance, demographics, and socioeconomic factors.
Arkoma High School has seen significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, earning a high of 4 stars and a ranking of 56 out of 350 Oklahoma high schools in 2021-2022, but then dropping to a 2-star rating and 265 out of 439 ranking in the most recent 2022-2023 school year. In contrast, Singleton Elementary School has shown steady improvement, moving from a 1-star to a 3-star rating and climbing in the statewide rankings over the years.
Across the schools, there are notable differences in student racial makeup, with Singleton Elementary having a higher percentage of White students and Arkoma Middle School having a higher percentage of Hispanic students. Additionally, the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, particularly at Arkoma Middle School at 84.91%. These factors may impact the schools' ability to provide resources and support to their students, ultimately affecting academic performance.
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