Texhoma

The schools in Texhoma, Oklahoma serve students from elementary through high school, with Texhoma Elementary School and Texhoma High School providing education to the community. While Texhoma Elementary School has a strong 4-star rating and outperforms the state average in 7th grade mathematics, Texhoma High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 122 out of 449 Oklahoma high schools in 2014-2015 to 353 out of 439 in 2022-2023 with a 1-star rating.

The data reveals that Texhoma Elementary School has a majority Hispanic student population (52.7%) and a 30.41% free/reduced lunch rate, while Texhoma High School has a similar racial makeup (53.85% Hispanic) but a significantly higher free/reduced lunch rate of 71.79%. This suggests that the high school faces greater socioeconomic challenges, which may be contributing to its academic performance issues, with only 20% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 6.7% in Mathematics, and 0% in Science.

The contrast between the two schools highlights the need for targeted interventions and support strategies to address the unique needs of the student population, particularly at the high school level. By understanding the factors contributing to the academic performance disparities, the Texhoma school district can work to improve outcomes for all students and ensure that every child has access to a quality education.