Rush Springs

The Rush Springs school district in Oklahoma consists of three schools: Rush Springs Elementary School, Rush Springs High School, and Rush Springs Middle School. The district as a whole is ranked 114th out of 250 districts in Oklahoma and rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating a level of stability and alignment in the educational approach across the schools.

Among the standout schools, Rush Springs Elementary School outperforms the state average in 3rd grade math proficiency and ranks in the top 38% of elementary schools in the state. Rush Springs High School ranks in the top 49% of high schools in Oklahoma and spends the most per student at $10,710, which may be due to additional resources or programs targeted towards high school students. Rush Springs Middle School outperforms the state average in 8th grade science proficiency and ranks in the top 48% of middle schools in the state.

However, the data also reveals potential socioeconomic disparities within the district, with the elementary and middle schools having significantly higher free and reduced lunch rates compared to the high school. This could have implications for resource allocation, academic support, and the overall educational experiences of students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. While the district-level performance is stable, exploring ways to improve overall academic achievement across all grades and subjects could be an area of focus for the Rush Springs school district.