Calera

The schools in Calera, Oklahoma consist of Calera Elementary School and Calera High School, serving students from elementary through high school. While Calera Elementary School is a standout performer with strong academic results, Calera High School has seen a significant decline in its state-wide ranking and relatively low proficiency rates in core subjects.

Calera Elementary School boasts impressive performance on state assessments, with 37% of 5th graders and 27% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 28% and 20% respectively. The school also excels in mathematics, with 46% of 3rd graders and 41% of 4th graders proficient or better, surpassing the state averages of 34% and 35%. Additionally, 51% of 8th graders at Calera Elementary School are proficient or better in science, compared to the state average of 35%.

In contrast, Calera High School has experienced a significant decline in its state-wide ranking, dropping from 47th out of 251 high schools in 2015-2016 to 170th out of 439 in 2022-2023. The high school also struggles with relatively low proficiency rates in core subjects, with only 35.4% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 6.3% in Mathematics, and 27.1% in Science. This raises concerns about the factors contributing to the school's performance and the strategies being employed to address these challenges.