Summary:
The city of Maud, Oklahoma is home to two schools: Maud Elementary School and Maud High School. While Maud Elementary has struggled in the past, Maud High School has shown significant improvement in recent years, rising from the bottom 15% of Oklahoma high schools to the top 30%.
Maud Elementary School serves 187 students with a diverse racial makeup, including 63.64% White, 19.79% Native American, and 8.02% two or more races. The school has a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 85.56% and a student-teacher ratio of 12.6. In contrast, Maud High School has 83 students with a similar racial distribution, 80.72% free/reduced lunch recipients, and a student-teacher ratio of 11.5. Academically, Maud High School has seen impressive gains, with 45% of 11th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 20% in Mathematics, 15% in Science, and 55% in U.S. History.
The data suggests that while both schools face challenges related to high poverty levels, Maud High School has implemented effective strategies to enhance academic performance and student outcomes. This progress is particularly noteworthy given the diverse student populations served by these schools, which highlights the importance of culturally responsive teaching practices and equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Maud school district.
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