Summary:
The city of Kremlin, Oklahoma is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Kremlin-Hillsdale Elementary School and Kremlin-Hillsdale High School. While the schools share a district, they exhibit distinct strengths and areas for improvement based on their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.
Kremlin-Hillsdale Elementary School stands out for its exceptional mathematics proficiency, with 72% of 3rd-grade students meeting or exceeding state standards, far surpassing the state average of 34%. In contrast, Kremlin-Hillsdale High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 195th out of 439 high schools in 2022-2023 to 33rd out of 350 in 2021-2022, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This variability in performance may be influenced by factors such as changes in curriculum, teaching methods, or the competitive landscape of Oklahoma high schools.
Regarding student demographics, both schools have a predominantly white student population, with the elementary school exhibiting slightly more racial diversity. Additionally, the elementary school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (43.72%) compared to the high school (31.11%), indicating a greater economic need among the elementary school's student population. The disparity in spending per student, with the high school allocating $15,824 per student compared to the elementary school's $7,365, may contribute to the observed differences in academic outcomes and resources between the two institutions.
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