Broken Bow

The Broken Bow school district in Oklahoma consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. While the district faces some challenges, such as high poverty rates and declining performance at the high school level, there are also some bright spots, including strong test scores at Bennett Elementary School and a high statewide ranking for Rector Johnson Middle School.

The Broken Bow High School has seen a concerning trend of declining performance, with its statewide ranking dropping from 203rd out of 307 Oklahoma high schools in 2020-2021 to 222nd out of 439 in 2022-2023. This is accompanied by relatively low proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts (33.6%), Mathematics (13.4%), and Science (15%). In contrast, Rector Johnson Middle School stands out for its high statewide ranking, 89th out of 149 Oklahoma middle schools, and strong test scores, with 46% of 8th graders proficient or better in OSTP Science, compared to the state average of 35%.

The Bennett Elementary School also deserves recognition for its strong performance on 3rd grade OSTP tests, with 42% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 40% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 29% and 34%, respectively. However, the data suggests potential disparities between the elementary schools, as Dierks Elementary School does not have any recent statewide ranking data available, indicating possible performance issues. Overall, the Broken Bow school district faces challenges, but there are also pockets of excellence that could serve as a foundation for improvement across the district.