Summary:
The city of Drumright, Oklahoma is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students across the Drumright and Olive school districts. While the schools have diverse student populations, they face significant challenges, with several schools ranking in the bottom quartile of Oklahoma schools and struggling with low test scores, high poverty rates, and resource allocation concerns.
Among the standout schools, Bradley Elementary School and Olive Elementary School have the lowest statewide rankings, with Olive Elementary ranking 495 out of 957 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2014-2015. However, Olive Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.4, which could be a positive factor. At the high school level, both Drumright High School and Olive High School have consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Oklahoma high schools, with low test scores and significant challenges.
The data suggests that the schools in Drumright face significant equity concerns, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients across all the schools, indicating the community faces socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, the wide range in spending per student, from $1,948 at Virgil Cooper Middle School to $12,999 at Olive High School, raises questions about how resources are being allocated and whether all students are receiving equitable funding. These challenges, combined with the declining performance of the schools over time, suggest that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve educational outcomes for the Drumright community.
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