Goodwell

The Goodwell school district in Oklahoma is home to two schools: Goodwell Elementary School and Goodwell High School. While Goodwell Elementary has consistently performed well, maintaining a 3-star or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Goodwell High School has experienced a significant decline in its ranking, falling from the top 25% of Oklahoma high schools to the middle of the pack in recent years.

Goodwell Elementary School stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5, which may contribute to more personalized attention for students. The school has also been ranked in the top 20% of Oklahoma elementary schools, indicating strong overall performance. In contrast, Goodwell High School's performance has been more uneven, with a concerning drop in its ranking from 2022-2023 to 2023-2024. However, the high school has demonstrated strong proficiency in English Language Arts, with 45.5% of 11th-grade students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024.

Both Goodwell Elementary and Goodwell High serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their high free and reduced lunch rates. This context is important when analyzing the schools' performance and considering strategies to support student success. While Goodwell High School spends more per student than Goodwell Elementary, this higher spending has not consistently translated to better outcomes, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the factors that contribute to effective educational outcomes.