Cleveland

The Cleveland school district in Oklahoma consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population with a significant Native American representation. While the district faces systemic challenges, with schools generally underperforming compared to state averages, a few standout schools show promise.

Cleveland Intermediate Elementary School stands out for its relatively strong performance on 5th grade Science assessments, with 50% of students proficient or better compared to the state average of 35%. This school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.9, which may contribute to better learning outcomes. Similarly, Cleveland Middle School outperformed the state average on 8th grade Science assessments, with 41% of students proficient or better, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.3.

However, the Cleveland school district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all schools ranked in the bottom half of their respective categories in the state. This suggests systemic issues that may be exacerbated by the high rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the 66.45% to 71.53% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the district. Additionally, the relatively low spending per student, ranging from $7,497 to $9,400, suggests resource constraints that could impact the quality of education and the ability to provide necessary support and interventions for students.