Summary:
The city of Red Rock, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Frontier Elementary School and Frontier High School, both part of the Frontier District. While Frontier Elementary consistently outperforms the state in mathematics, Frontier High has seen significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking and struggles with low proficiency rates in core subjects.
Frontier Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, where 4th-grade proficiency rates are significantly above the state average. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 9.9, suggesting more personalized attention for students. In contrast, Frontier High School has experienced dramatic changes in its statewide ranking, ranging from 46th out of 350 schools in 2021-2022 to 427th out of 439 schools in 2022-2023, and struggles with low proficiency rates in core subjects.
Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. The higher spending per student at Frontier High School compared to Frontier Elementary School is an interesting finding, and it would be valuable to understand how these resources are being utilized and whether they are effectively supporting student outcomes.
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