Summary:
The city of Calera, Oklahoma is home to two schools: Calera Elementary School and Calera High School. While Calera Elementary School performs above the state average in several key test score metrics, Calera High School has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 47th out of 251 Oklahoma high schools in 2015-2016 to 170th out of 439 in 2022-2023.
Calera Elementary School stands out with its strong academic performance, particularly in 5th grade English Language Arts, 8th grade English Language Arts, 3rd grade Mathematics, and 8th grade Science, where it exceeds the state average. However, the school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 67.83%, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population. In contrast, Calera High School struggles with low proficiency rates in Mathematics (6.3% proficient) and English Language Arts (35.4% proficient), which may be contributing to its declining statewide ranking.
Both Calera Elementary School and Calera High School serve a diverse student population, with a significant Native American and multi-racial representation. The difference in spending per student between the two schools ($8,184 for the elementary school and $12,401 for the high school) may suggest a disparity in resource allocation, which could be an area of focus for the Calera school district to ensure equitable access to educational resources and support services for all students.
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