Summary:
The city of Red Oak, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Red Oak Elementary School and Red Oak High School, both part of the Red Oak school district. The data reveals a complex picture, with both the elementary and high school facing significant challenges related to socioeconomic factors, academic performance, and resource allocation.
Red Oak Elementary School stands out for having 100% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 466 out of 957 schools in 2014-2015 to 709 out of 846 in 2010-2011, and 524 out of 646 in the most recent 2020-2021 school year. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $6,953 in 2018-2019 is relatively low compared to the high school.
In contrast, Red Oak High School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, from 86 out of 350 schools in 2021-2022 to 213 out of 431 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. The school's four-year graduation rate of 80.1% in 2021-2022 is relatively low, and its test scores in English Language Arts (32% proficient or better) and Mathematics (12% proficient or better) for the 2023-2024 school year are also relatively low. However, the school's per-student spending of $16,145 in 2018-2019 is significantly higher than the elementary school, suggesting potential funding disparities within the district.
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