Summary:
The city of Stigler, Oklahoma is home to three public schools: Stigler Elementary School, Stigler High School, and Stigler Middle School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and face a range of challenges, from socioeconomic factors to performance disparities between the elementary and secondary levels.
Stigler Elementary School stands out as a relatively high-performing school, with 40% of 4th graders proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 35%. The school has also consistently ranked in the top half of Oklahoma elementary schools in recent years. In contrast, Stigler High School and Stigler Middle School have struggled, with low proficiency rates on state assessments and declining statewide rankings.
The schools in Stigler face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 60% at the high school to 69.64% at the elementary school. Additionally, the schools have a substantial Native American student population, ranging from 23.12% at the high school to 41.74% at the elementary school. These factors likely contribute to the performance disparities observed across the district, and addressing them through targeted interventions and equitable resource allocation could be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students in Stigler.
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