Summary:
The city of Checotah, Oklahoma is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this district serve a diverse student population with a significant Native American representation and high rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the free and reduced lunch eligibility rates.
Among the schools in Checotah, Checotah Intermediate Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of elementary schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in Math, with 82% of 4th graders and 65% of 5th graders proficient or better. In contrast, Checotah High School lags behind, with test scores below the state averages in all subjects.
The district's schools also vary in their spending per student, with Checotah High School spending the most at $10,728 per student and Checotah Middle School spending the least at $7,277 per student. The student-teacher ratios, however, are relatively consistent across the district, ranging from 16.2 to 16.6 students per teacher. Overall, the data suggests that the Checotah school district has both areas of strength and areas for improvement, and may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population and improving outcomes at the secondary level.
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