Kiefer

The Kiefer school district in Oklahoma consists of three schools: Kiefer Elementary School, Kiefer High School, and Rongey Middle School. The district serves students from elementary through high school and faces some socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the relatively high free and reduced lunch rates across all three schools.

Rongey Middle School stands out as a strong performer, consistently ranking in the top 32 out of 228 Oklahoma middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 8th-grade math proficiency rate of 22% in 2022-2023 exceeds the state average of 15%, indicating a focus on academic excellence. In contrast, Kiefer High School has seen a decline in its performance, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 2-star rating in 2023-2024, with its statewide ranking falling from 38 out of 350 schools to 250 out of 431 schools.

While Kiefer Elementary School outperforms the state average in some subject areas, the overall performance of the district is mixed. The funding disparities, with Kiefer High School spending significantly more per student than Rongey Middle School, may be an area for further investigation and improvement to ensure equitable resource allocation across the district.