Summary:
The city of Shidler, Oklahoma is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with Ward Elementary School outperforming the state average in 3rd grade proficiency for both English Language Arts and Mathematics, while Shidler High School struggles with low 11th grade proficiency in core subjects.
Ward Elementary School stands out as a strong performer, with 66% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 84% proficient in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 51% and 38% respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.3, suggesting more individualized attention for students. In contrast, Shidler High School has a four-year graduation rate of 80.1%, despite its low 11th grade proficiency of 25% in English Language Arts and 6.3% in Mathematics.
Across the Shidler school district, all three schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.97% at Shidler High School to 83.72% at Shidler Middle School. This indicates significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the district, which may contribute to the academic performance disparities observed. The district also allocates resources differently, with Shidler High School spending significantly more per student ($19,665) compared to Ward Elementary School ($9,556) and Shidler Middle School ($9,229).
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