Mounds

The schools in Mounds, Oklahoma face significant challenges, with both Mounds Elementary School and Mounds High School struggling academically and ranking relatively low statewide. Mounds Elementary has a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 73.4% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, while Mounds High has alarmingly low proficiency rates on state assessments, with only 27.5% of students proficient in English Language Arts and just 5% proficient in Mathematics.

Despite having relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools in Mounds are not performing well overall. Mounds Elementary is ranked 454 out of 646 Oklahoma elementary schools, while Mounds High is ranked 336 out of 439 Oklahoma high schools. The racial makeup of the schools is diverse, with significant percentages of Hispanic and Native American students, highlighting the need for equitable educational opportunities and support for all students.

The data suggests that the schools in Mounds face significant challenges that will require a multi-faceted approach to address, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and a focus on equity and inclusion. Addressing the economic disadvantages and low academic performance at these schools will be crucial in ensuring that all students in Mounds have access to a high-quality education.