Summary:
The city of Atoka, Oklahoma is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 2 high schools, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The schools in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.67% at Tushka High School to an astounding 96.35% at Harmony Public School.
The schools in Atoka show a wide range of performance, with Harmony Public School and Atoka High School outperforming the other schools, particularly Tushka High School, which performed well below the state averages in all tested subjects. The racial diversity of the schools also varies, with Atoka Elementary School and Atoka High School having more diverse student populations, while Tushka Elementary School and Tushka High School have higher percentages of White students.
Despite similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools, the performance disparities suggest that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the differences in student outcomes. The Atoka, Tushka, and Harmony school districts will need to further investigate the underlying causes of these performance gaps and implement targeted strategies to support student success across the region.
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