Summary:
The city of Jay, Oklahoma is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The data reveals a mixed picture, with some standout schools but also consistent underperformance across the district.
Jay Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 105 out of 189 Oklahoma middle schools and outperforming the state average in 8th-grade math and science proficiency. In contrast, Jay Elementary School and Jay Upper Elementary School struggle with below-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. Jay High School has shown some improvement, moving up in the statewide rankings, but still has low proficiency rates in 11th-grade English Language Arts and Math.
Across the Jay school district, high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.99% at Jay High School to 86.06% at Jay Upper Elementary School, indicate significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student achievement. The district also faces an imbalance in per-student spending, from $7,855 at Jay Middle School to $16,503 at Jay Elementary School, suggesting the need for more equitable resource allocation. While the data highlights areas of concern, it also suggests pockets of success that the district can leverage to drive overall improvement.
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