Summary:
The Holdenville school district in Oklahoma consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds with a significant Native American population. While the schools show some academic strengths, the district as a whole appears to be underperforming compared to the state average.
Ethel Reed Elementary School stands out as the strongest performer, outpacing the Holdenville and Oklahoma state averages in 3rd-grade math proficiency. This may be attributed to its relatively high student-teacher ratio of 14 and higher per-student spending of $8,853. In contrast, Thomas Ies Middle School also shows academic strengths, exceeding state averages in math and science proficiency, likely due to its low student-teacher ratio of 11.8.
However, the Holdenville High School spends significantly more per student ($12,684) than the other schools, yet consistently ranks in the bottom half of Oklahoma schools, suggesting a need for further investigation into the district's resource allocation and educational practices. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients across all three schools (82-87%) indicate a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, raising concerns about the district's ability to provide equitable educational opportunities.
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