Summary:
The city of Jones, Oklahoma, is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Jones Elementary School, Jones High School, and Jones Middle School. While the schools share a common district, they exhibit varying levels of performance and face unique challenges.
Jones High School stands out as a school with a mixed track record, having seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking from 28th out of 350 schools in 2021-2022 to 135th out of 439 schools in 2022-2023. Despite this drop, the school still maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and performs relatively well on CCRA assessments, with over 30% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Jones Elementary School has consistently maintained a 3-star rating and outperformed the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th-grade students on the OSTP assessments.
Across the Jones school district, the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 38.51% to 49.06%, suggest that the district may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the schools in Jones have a relatively diverse student population, with significant percentages of Hispanic and Native American students. Understanding how the schools are addressing the needs of these diverse student populations and ensuring equitable educational opportunities could be an area of further exploration.
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