Best Public Schools in Porter, OK

The city of Porter, Oklahoma is home to two public schools - Porter Consolidated Elementary School and Porter Consolidated High School, both part of the Porter Consolidated school district. These schools serve a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged and includes a high percentage of minority students, particularly Native American.

The data reveals concerning trends in the academic performance of these schools. Porter Consolidated Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oklahoma elementary schools, receiving low 1-2 star ratings from SchoolDigger. Similarly, Porter Consolidated High School has seen a significant decline in its academic performance, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2014-2015 to a 2-star rating in the most recent year. Proficiency rates on state assessments are alarmingly low, with only 42.9% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 2.9% in Mathematics, 11.1% in Science, and 44.4% in U.S. History.

The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at both schools, 72.29% at the elementary school and 64.52% at the high school, indicate that the majority of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This, coupled with the schools' relatively low per-student spending and higher student-to-teacher ratios, suggests that the schools may not have the necessary resources to provide a high-quality education. Additionally, the racial disparities in academic performance suggest that minority students, particularly Native American students, may not be receiving the same level of educational opportunities as their white peers.