Summary:
The city of Muskogee, Oklahoma is home to 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the area, with significant disparities in academic achievement.
One standout school is Sadler Arts Academy, an elementary/middle school that consistently ranks among the top schools in the state. Sadler Arts Academy boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the Muskogee district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Hilldale High School, which ranked 174th out of 431 Oklahoma high schools in 2023-2024 and had higher proficiency rates than the district and state in both ELA and Math for 11th grade students.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance, with some schools struggling to meet proficiency standards. For example, 3rd grade ELA proficiency rates ranged from 55% at Tony Goetz Elementary to 85% at Sadler Arts Academy. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tended to have lower test scores and rankings, suggesting socioeconomic factors play a major role in student outcomes. Despite these challenges, the high performance of Sadler Arts Academy demonstrates that Muskogee schools can achieve excellence with the right strategies and resources.
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