Summary:
The city of Park Hill, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Keys Elementary School and Keys High School, both part of the Keys school district. While Keys Elementary is a standout performer, ranking 42nd out of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools, Keys High School lags behind, ranking 178th out of 439 high schools in the state.
Keys Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with 49% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA (compared to 21% statewide), 91% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math (vs. 35% statewide), and 61% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science (vs. 35% statewide). The school also has a high percentage of Native American students (48.68%) and a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (62.88%) compared to the high school. In contrast, Keys High School's test scores fall behind state averages, with only 38.8% of 11th graders proficient or better in ELA, 14.9% in Math, and 13.4% in Science.
The significant performance gap between the two schools suggests potential challenges in maintaining academic success as students progress through the education system. Additionally, the difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary and high school (62.88% vs. 59.14%) indicates a potential shift in the socioeconomic status of the student population. Further investigation into the factors contributing to these differences could provide valuable insights for the district and inform strategies to support student success across all grade levels.
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