Summary:
The city of Oilton, Oklahoma is home to two schools: J.F. Kennedy Elementary School and Oilton High School. While J.F. Kennedy Elementary has historically performed well, ranking in the top quarter of Oklahoma elementary schools in recent years and maintaining a 4-star rating, Oilton High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 205th out of 350 Oklahoma high schools in 2021-2022 to 365th out of 431 in 2023-2024.
J.F. Kennedy Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.8, which could contribute to more individualized attention for students. In contrast, Oilton High School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.2, but its test scores in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics are quite low, with only 14.3% and 7.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the high school does have a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 80.1% for the 2021-2022 school year.
Both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with J.F. Kennedy Elementary School having a 58.05% free and reduced lunch rate and Oilton High School having a 54.88% free and reduced lunch rate. While J.F. Kennedy Elementary School spends $7,383 per student, Oilton High School spends $12,034 per student, raising questions about how these resources are being utilized and whether they are translating into improved student outcomes.
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