Ryan

The Ryan school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools: Ryan Elementary School and Ryan High School. While the high school has shown signs of improvement in recent years, the elementary school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oklahoma elementary schools, indicating potential challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Ryan Elementary School serves a relatively high-need student population, with 43.04% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student is also lower than the high school's, at $9,472 compared to $14,164 per student. In contrast, Ryan High School has seen its statewide ranking improve, moving from the bottom quartile of Oklahoma high schools in 2014-2015 to the middle third in 2022-2023, and has relatively strong test scores, with 41.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in CCRA/Science and CCRA/U.S. History.

The data suggests that the Ryan school district may be facing socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students from low-income families at both the elementary and high school levels. This could have implications for the resources and support needed to ensure the academic success of these students. Additionally, the funding disparities between the elementary and high school may be an area for further investigation to ensure equitable resource allocation across grade levels.