Stilwell

The Stilwell school district in Oklahoma consists of three schools: Stilwell High School, Stilwell Elementary School, and Stilwell Middle School. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a majority of Native American students, and face significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all three schools.

Stilwell Middle School stands out as having the lowest student-teacher ratio, but also the highest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. In contrast, Stilwell Elementary School has the lowest state-wide ranking history, despite also having a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

Across the Stilwell school district, there are disparities in spending per student and student-teacher ratios, suggesting potential equity issues. Additionally, the declining state-wide rankings of Stilwell High School and Stilwell Middle School over the past several years indicate that the schools are struggling to maintain academic performance compared to other schools in Oklahoma, which may require further investigation and targeted interventions.