Summary:
The Sulphur area in Oklahoma is home to two elementary schools: Sulphur Elementary School and Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School. While Sulphur Elementary School has maintained a relatively stable performance, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School has shown a concerning decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 168 out of 276 schools in 2022-2023 to 269 out of 323 schools in 2021-2022, and earning a 1-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year.
Both schools face similar challenges, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 74.88% for Sulphur Elementary School and 72.33% for Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School in the 2023-2024 school year. This indicates a significant socioeconomic challenge for the student populations, which may be a contributing factor to the academic performance of the schools. Additionally, the per-student spending at both schools is similar, at $7,795 for Sulphur Elementary School and $7,856 for Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School in the 2018-2019 school year, but the student-teacher ratios differ, with Sulphur Elementary School having a higher ratio of 18.6 compared to 16.3 at Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School in the 2023-2024 school year.
The data analysis reveals the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the declining performance at Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School, as well as the potential impact of the high rates of economic disadvantage among the student populations at both schools. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the unique challenges faced by the Sulphur community and improve educational outcomes for the students.
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