Summary:
The city of Binger, Oklahoma is home to two schools: Binger-Oney Elementary School and Binger-Oney High School, both part of the Binger-Oney school district. The elementary school stands out as a strong performer, consistently ranking higher than the state average in 4th-grade mathematics proficiency. In contrast, the high school has experienced a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 45th out of 350 schools in 2021-2022 to 401st out of 431 schools in 2023-2024.
Binger-Oney Elementary School boasts an impressive 75% of students scoring proficient or better in 4th-grade mathematics, significantly exceeding the state average of 35%. This suggests the school is providing a quality education and effectively preparing its students. However, both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
The funding disparity between the two schools is also noteworthy, with Binger-Oney High School spending $11,851 per student, compared to $9,544 per student at the elementary school. This difference in funding may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools. Overall, the data highlights the need for further analysis and investigation to understand the underlying factors contributing to these trends and identify opportunities for improvement across the district.
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