Summary:
The city of Tonkawa, Oklahoma is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school. The schools in this district have a diverse student population with a significant Native American representation, and they face socioeconomic challenges with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Tonkawa High School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, ranking 181 out of 439 Oklahoma high schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Tonkawa Middle School has seen a decline in its performance, dropping from a 3-star rating to a 1-star rating over the past several years. Tonkawa Elementary School performs above the state average in 5th grade science, but its English Language Arts and Mathematics scores are below the state average.
Despite the district's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the mixed academic performance across the schools suggests opportunities to further optimize the use of resources to drive better outcomes for all students. Addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by the district, such as the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, could also be a key focus area for the Tonkawa school district to improve student learning and achievement.
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