Summary:
The city of Wilburton, Oklahoma is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with a significant Native American representation ranging from 24% to 40% across the different schools.
Wilburton Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the Wilburton district, ranking 76th out of 171 Oklahoma middle schools and receiving a 4-star rating. The school's 8th-grade test scores in English Language Arts and Science exceed the state averages. In contrast, Wilburton Elementary School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 401st out of 646 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 254th out of 276 in 2022-2023, which warrants further investigation.
The schools in Wilburton serve a high-need student population, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 60% at Wilburton High School to 100% at Panola Elementary School. This suggests that the district could benefit from a closer examination of resource allocation and ensuring equitable funding across the schools, as the spending per student varies significantly from $6,789 at Wilburton Elementary School to $13,270 at Wilburton High School.
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