Lookeba Sickles

The Lookeba Sickles school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools: Lookeba-Sickles Elementary School and Lookeba-Sickles High School, serving grades PK-8 and 9-12, respectively. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the two schools, with the elementary school consistently ranking among the top in the state while the high school has struggled in recent years.

Lookeba-Sickles Elementary School is the standout in the district, ranking 4th out of 411 Oklahoma elementary schools in the 2018-2019 school year and earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. In the 2022-2023 school year, an impressive 79% of 5th graders scored proficient or better on the OSTP Mathematics assessment, far exceeding the 27% state average. The elementary school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 1.

In contrast, Lookeba-Sickles High School has faced significant challenges, ranking 402nd out of 439 Oklahoma high schools in 2022-2023 and earning 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Despite the high school's poor performance, it has significantly higher spending per student ($15,692) compared to the elementary school ($7,675), suggesting the district may need to re-evaluate how resources are allocated. Both schools serve diverse student populations, with significant Hispanic and Native American representation, as well as high percentages of economically disadvantaged students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.