Summary:
The city of Geronimo, Oklahoma is home to three schools: Geronimo Elementary School, Geronimo High School, and Geronimo Middle School. While the schools serve different grade levels, the data reveals significant disparities in their performance and rankings.
Geronimo High School stands out as the top performer, with a remarkable improvement in its state-wide ranking from 245th to 24th out of 439 Oklahoma high schools. This 5-star rated school boasts high proficiency rates in core subjects, indicating the implementation of effective strategies to improve student outcomes. In contrast, Geronimo Elementary School and Geronimo Middle School have more modest rankings and performance metrics, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address the disparities within the Geronimo school district.
Across all three schools, the data reveals high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.62% to 70%, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the student population. Additionally, the higher spending per student at Geronimo High School compared to the other schools may be a contributing factor to its superior performance, though further analysis would be needed to establish the extent of this relationship. Overall, the data highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to address the unique needs and challenges faced by the schools in the Geronimo community.
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