Summary:
The city of Kiowa, Oklahoma is home to two schools: Kiowa Elementary School and Kiowa High School. While the elementary school has a larger student population of 202, the high school is significantly smaller with only 82 students. However, the high school spends nearly double the amount per student ($21,203) compared to the elementary school ($11,291), suggesting a focus on providing more resources for its smaller student body.
Academically, the schools have mixed performance. Kiowa High School excels in English Language Arts (45% proficient) and U.S. History (50% proficient), but struggles in Mathematics (10% proficient) and Science (25% proficient). In contrast, Kiowa Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 165th out of 957 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 324th out of 646 in 2020-2021. Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 57% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Overall, the schools in Kiowa face a mix of challenges, from declining performance at the elementary level to resource allocation disparities between the two schools. Addressing the needs of the economically disadvantaged student population and improving academic outcomes will be crucial for the district to support the educational success of its community.
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