Waukomis

The small town of Waukomis, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Waukomis Elementary School and Waukomis High School. While the elementary school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oklahoma elementary schools, the high school has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 51st out of 350 in 2021-2022 to 286th out of 431 in 2023-2024.

Both schools serve a student population with high rates of economic disadvantage, with free and reduced lunch rates of 75.28% at the elementary school and 66.36% at the high school. This may be a contributing factor to the academic challenges faced by the schools, as evidenced by the low test scores, particularly at the high school level. However, the relatively low student-teacher ratios of 14.3 at the elementary school and 15 at the high school could be a positive factor, suggesting the potential for more personalized attention and support for students.

Overall, the data on the schools in Waukomis highlights the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the declining performance of the high school and the consistently low rankings of the elementary school. Analyzing factors such as curriculum, teaching quality, and resource allocation could provide valuable insights into how to improve educational outcomes for the students in this community.