Summary:
The city of Jay, Oklahoma, is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in Jay face significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, with consistently low test scores and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Jay Elementary School stands out for its high percentage of Native American students (55.3%) and low test scores, with only 24% and 29% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, respectively. In contrast, Jay High School has particularly concerning performance, with only 15.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 3.9% in Mathematics, 20.8% in Science, and 26% in U.S. History. The school's statewide ranking has also declined in recent years.
Across the schools in Jay, the student population faces significant economic disadvantages, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 73.76% to 83.05%. While the schools vary in their spending per student and student-teacher ratios, these factors do not appear to be directly correlated with the consistently low academic performance observed across the district. The data suggests that the schools in Jay require targeted interventions and support to address the complex challenges they face in order to improve student outcomes.
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