Moss

The Moss school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools: Moss Elementary School and Moss High School. While Moss Elementary School has a relatively high enrollment of 179 students and a diverse student population, it has a strong performance history, ranking 140th out of 846 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2010-2011 and earning a 4-star rating. In contrast, Moss High School has a lower enrollment of 77 students and has struggled with its performance, ranking in the bottom half of Oklahoma high schools in recent years and with relatively low proficiency rates in core subject areas.

The data reveals some key differences between the two schools. Moss Elementary School has a higher free and reduced lunch rate of 63.69%, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged student population, while Moss High School has a lower rate of 46.75%. Additionally, the per-student spending at Moss High School ($14,329) is significantly higher than at Moss Elementary School ($10,357), which may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools. The student-teacher ratios are also different, with Moss Elementary School having a lower ratio of 12.7 students per teacher compared to 15.1 students per teacher at Moss High School.

Overall, the data suggests that Moss Elementary School is the stronger-performing school in the Moss district, with a higher historical ranking, better student performance, and a more diverse student population. However, the high free and reduced lunch rate at the elementary school indicates that the district may need to address the unique challenges faced by its economically disadvantaged students. The struggles of Moss High School also highlight the need for further investigation and potential interventions to improve student outcomes at the secondary level.