McAlester

The McAlester school district in Oklahoma consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, Will Rogers Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 5% of Oklahoma elementary schools and outperforms the district and state averages in 3rd and 4th grade test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. Another high-performing school is Parker Intermediate Center, which has strong test scores in 5th and 6th grade English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Randy Hughes Middle School ranks in the top half of Oklahoma middle schools and has above-average test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While the district generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests, there are some areas for improvement. For example, Puterbaugh Upper Elementary has 3rd grade English Language Arts scores that are below the state average. Additionally, McAlester High School had a four-year graduation rate of 80.1% in 2021-2022, which is slightly below the state average. However, the high school has shown improvement in its test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, in recent years.