Atoka

The Atoka school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools: Atoka Elementary School and Atoka High School. While both schools are performing reasonably well, Atoka High School stands out as the top performer in the district, ranking 99 out of 439 Oklahoma high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Atoka High School boasts higher test scores than the state averages, with 52.6% of 11th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34%. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (77.94%) compared to Atoka Elementary (84.5%), suggesting a relatively more affluent student population. The student-teacher ratio at Atoka High School (13.7) is also lower than the ratio at Atoka Elementary (17.4), potentially allowing for more individualized attention.

While Atoka Elementary may not be performing at the same level as the high school, the school is still ranked in the top half of elementary schools in the state and has some notable strengths, such as 3rd-grade math proficiency (40%) that exceeds the state average (34%). The racial makeup of the two schools also differs, with Atoka Elementary having a higher percentage of Hispanic and Native American students compared to Atoka High School. Overall, the Atoka school district appears to be performing well, with both schools demonstrating strengths and areas for improvement.