Weatherford

The Weatherford school district in Oklahoma consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with a majority of White students and significant Hispanic and Native American populations. While the schools generally perform well, with some standout performances, there are also areas for improvement, particularly in addressing declining performance at the high school level and disparities in mathematics instruction across grade levels.

Weatherford High School is a standout in the district, consistently ranked among the top high schools in Oklahoma and maintaining a 4-star or 5-star rating in recent years. The school boasts relatively high test scores, with 48.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46.8% in U.S. History. Additionally, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 18.7, compared to the other schools in the district. In contrast, Burcham Elementary School and General Thomas P Stafford Elementary have higher free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Another standout school is East Intermediate School, which performs exceptionally well in mathematics, with 56% of 5th-grade students and 50% of 6th-grade students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.2. However, the data also reveals a concerning trend at Weatherford High School, where the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 25th in 2020-2021 to 78th in 2022-2023, despite maintaining a 4-star rating. This decline in ranking suggests the need for further investigation and strategies to improve the school's performance.