Springer

The schools in Springer, Oklahoma are struggling, with both Springer Elementary School and Springer High School performing poorly on a range of academic metrics. The elementary school serves grades PK-8 with 173 students, while the high school has 61 students in grades 9-12. Both schools serve a diverse student population, but this diversity does not translate into strong academic outcomes.

Springer Elementary School is ranked 817 out of 957 Oklahoma elementary schools, with a 1-star rating. Only 13.3% of students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, 0% in Mathematics, 6.7% in Science, and 20% in U.S. History. The high school fares even worse, ranking 415 out of 439 Oklahoma high schools with a 0-star rating. Despite relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools struggle with high poverty levels, with over 80% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The data suggests that the educational challenges in Springer go beyond just funding or class sizes. Addressing the underlying economic and social factors facing the community may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements in the schools' performance. While the diversity of the student population is a strength, the data indicates that the schools are failing to provide a quality education to all students in Springer.