Summary:
The city of Canton, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Canton Elementary School and Canton High School. While both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with high free/reduced lunch rates, they have struggled to maintain strong academic performance, particularly at the high school level.
Canton High School has seen a significant decline in its state-wide ranking, dropping from 5 stars and #23 in the state in 2010-2011 to just 2 stars and #225 in 2022-2023. This suggests the school has struggled to keep up with other high schools in Canton. Despite spending significantly more per student ($26,672) compared to Canton Elementary ($11,017), the high school's academic outcomes remain relatively low, with proficiency rates ranging from 13.6% in math to 47.6% in U.S. History.
In contrast, Canton Elementary School maintains a more stable academic performance, though it is still ranked 427 out of 646 elementary schools in the state with a 2-star rating. The school's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is higher than the high school's 6.6:1, suggesting the elementary school may be better equipped to provide individualized attention to its students. Overall, the schools in Canton face significant challenges in terms of academic performance and economic disadvantage, which will require a comprehensive approach to address.
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