Summary:
The city of Locust Grove, Oklahoma is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this district serve a diverse student population, with a significant Native American representation, and face challenges related to economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in Locust Grove is Locust Grove Middle School, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 60th out of 149 Oklahoma middle schools. Its 8th-grade math proficiency rate of 36% is significantly higher than the state average of 15%. In contrast, Locust Grove High School has shown some improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 245th out of 307 Oklahoma high schools in 2020-2021 to 201st out of 439 in 2022-2023, with an 11th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 43% that is above the state average.
The schools in the Locust Grove district exhibit varying levels of performance, with the middle school standing out as the strongest performer, while the elementary schools and high school have lower statewide rankings and proficiency rates. This inconsistency, coupled with the high rates of economic disadvantage, suggests that the district may face challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities for all students. Targeted interventions and resource allocation could help address these gaps and improve the overall performance of the Locust Grove school system.
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