Summary:
The city of Depew, Oklahoma is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools and 1 high school. While the schools face some academic challenges, they also have unique strengths that could be leveraged to improve student outcomes.
Depew Elementary School and Depew High School have majority white student populations, while Gypsy Public School has a more diverse student body. Gypsy Public School stands out with its high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (74.14%) and low statewide ranking, indicating significant academic challenges. However, the school's small class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4, could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students.
Depew High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from 151 out of 449 Oklahoma high schools in 2014-2015 to 249 out of 439 in 2022-2023. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in core subjects, is relatively low, with only 38.5% proficient in English Language Arts and 11.5% in Mathematics. Despite these challenges, Depew High School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, which could be leveraged to support student learning. Overall, the schools in the Depew and Gypsy districts face unique challenges, but their small class sizes could be an asset in addressing the specific needs of their student populations.
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