Summary:
The city of Choctaw, Oklahoma is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Choctaw-Nicoma Park school district. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, with L.W. Westfall Elementary and Choctaw Elementary standing out as the top-ranked elementary schools, while Nicoma Park Middle School outperforms the district and state averages in most subject areas.
The schools in Choctaw exhibit varying racial compositions, with the percentage of white students ranging from 53% to 70%, and free and reduced lunch rates, a proxy for socioeconomic status, ranging from 31% to 47%. Interestingly, the schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores, suggesting a potential link between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. Additionally, the wide range in per-student spending, from $6,252 to $10,837, does not necessarily translate to better outcomes, as some of the higher-spending schools do not perform as well as the lower-spending but higher-ranked schools.
The data also highlights the importance of middle school performance, as the middle schools in the district, particularly Nicoma Park Middle School, appear to be underperforming compared to the elementary schools. This could be an area of focus for the Choctaw-Nicoma Park school district to improve overall student outcomes. Meanwhile, Choctaw High School has maintained a relatively consistent ranking and performance over the past few years, suggesting a level of stability in the high school program.
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