Wagoner

The Wagoner school district in Oklahoma consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population with a significant Native American representation, and faces challenges related to declining academic performance, high rates of economic disadvantage, and relatively low proficiency in core subjects like Mathematics and Science.

Among the standout schools, Ellington Elementary School and William R. Teague Elementary School have previously earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, with Teague Elementary ranking 138 out of 498 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2015-2016. However, Teague Elementary's statewide ranking has since declined to 229 out of 276 elementary schools with a 1-star rating, indicating a concerning trend in the district's academic performance.

The high school and middle school in the Wagoner district also face challenges, with Wagoner High School's proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts (37.8%), Mathematics (13.9%), and Science (18.7%) falling below state averages. Similarly, Wagoner Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (17%), Mathematics (9%), and Science (40%) are mixed, with Mathematics being significantly lower than the state average. These academic struggles, coupled with the district's high free/reduced lunch rates (ranging from 70.15% to 80.05%), suggest that the Wagoner schools may need to focus on strengthening their curriculum, instructional practices, and addressing the socioeconomic factors impacting student achievement.