Oaks-Mission

The Oaks-Mission school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools: Oaks-Mission High School and Oaks-Mission Elementary School. Both schools serve a predominantly Native American student population and face significant challenges, including low academic performance, high poverty levels, and staffing issues.

Academically, the schools are underperforming, with proficiency rates ranging from just 11.1% in Math at the high school to 23.5% in U.S. History. This is likely a concern for the local Oaks-Mission community. The high free/reduced lunch rates, over 80% at both schools, suggest that poverty is a major factor impacting the schools' ability to provide quality education. Additionally, the high student-teacher ratios, especially 47.3 at the high school, may contribute to the low academic performance and indicate difficulties in attracting and retaining qualified teachers.

While the schools serve a majority Native American student population, which could indicate a need for culturally-responsive teaching practices, the overall low performance across both the high school and elementary school raises concerns about the effective use of resources. The higher spending per student at the high school compared to the elementary school may suggest a focus on the upper grades, but the district-wide challenges suggest a need for a more holistic approach to improving educational outcomes for all students in the Oaks-Mission area.