Summary:
The city of Chouteau, Oklahoma is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools are part of the Chouteau-Mazie school district and serve a diverse student population with a significant Native American representation.
Among the standout schools in Chouteau, Chouteau-Mazie Middle School is the highest-performing, ranking 51 out of 171 Oklahoma middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school outperforms the state average in 8th grade science proficiency and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.1. Chouteau Elementary School also stands out, outperforming the district and state averages in 3rd and 4th grade math proficiency and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 12.7.
However, the data also reveals some challenges faced by the schools in Chouteau. The high school, Chouteau-Mazie High School, has relatively low proficiency rates in core subjects, and the district as a whole has high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 47.14% to 75.36%. This suggests a need for additional support and resources to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population. The diverse racial makeup of the schools, particularly the significant Native American representation, also highlights the importance of culturally responsive teaching and learning practices.
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