Summary:
The city of Dewey, Oklahoma is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Dewey Elementary School, Dewey High School, and Dewey Middle School. These schools operate within the Dewey school district and serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 56.52% to 68.86%.
Among the standout schools, Dewey Elementary School emerges as a top performer, consistently outpacing the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. This strong academic performance may be attributed to the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.5, which allows for more personalized attention and support for students. In contrast, Dewey High School has experienced a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 284th out of 350 high schools in 2021-2022 to 85th out of 439 high schools in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school has implemented effective interventions to improve student outcomes.
The funding and resource allocation across the three schools also vary, with Dewey High School spending the most per student at $9,473 (2018-2019), compared to $6,893 and $6,859 per student at Dewey Elementary School and Dewey Middle School, respectively. Understanding how these funding differences translate into educational resources, programs, and outcomes for the students would be an interesting area for further investigation.
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