Turpin

The schools in Turpin, Oklahoma consist of Turpin Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8, and Turpin High School, which serves grades 9-12. While both schools have room for improvement, they exhibit some notable differences in their performance and characteristics.

Turpin Elementary School is ranked 262 out of 646 Oklahoma elementary schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, but has a high free and reduced lunch rate of 66.92%, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. In contrast, Turpin High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 90th out of 439 schools in 2022-2023 (4-star rating) to 261st out of 431 schools in 2023-2024 (2-star rating), suggesting inconsistent performance over time. The high school also has a relatively high spending per student of $17,670, which is significantly higher than the $8,937 per student spent at the elementary school.

Overall, the schools in Turpin present a mixed picture, with both strengths and areas for improvement. While Turpin Elementary School maintains a low student-teacher ratio and has a 3-star rating, it faces challenges related to its high free and reduced lunch rate. Turpin High School, on the other hand, has seen significant fluctuations in its performance, despite its relatively high spending per student. Analyzing the factors contributing to these trends could help identify opportunities for targeted interventions and improvements across the district.