Howe

The Howe school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools - Howe Elementary School and Howe High School. While Howe Elementary is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top quarter of Oklahoma elementary schools, Howe High School has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of the state's high schools.

Howe Elementary School boasts strong test scores, with 61-70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 63-64% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well above average. In contrast, Howe High School's test scores, particularly in Mathematics, are well below state averages, and it has only achieved a 2-star rating.

Despite the challenges at Howe High School, the district as a whole appears to be allocating resources evenly, with similar student-teacher ratios at both the elementary and high school levels. The high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools, over 60%, suggest a relatively low-income student population, which may present challenges but also highlights the schools' ability to achieve strong results despite socioeconomic factors. Continued focus on supporting and replicating the success of Howe Elementary, while also addressing the challenges at the high school level, could help the Howe school district improve outcomes for all students.