Wetumka

The Wetumka school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools - Wetumka Elementary School and Wetumka High School. Both schools have consistently underperformed compared to other schools in the state, ranking in the bottom quarter of Oklahoma schools. The community faces significant economic challenges, with very high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at both the elementary and high school levels.

Wetumka Elementary School's 4th-grade math proficiency rate of 27% is well below the state average of 35%, and the school has ranked between 631 and 784 out of 846-957 Oklahoma elementary schools in recent years. Wetumka High School has also struggled, with 11th-grade proficiency rates ranging from 6.1% to 33.3% across different subject areas and rankings between 263 and 343 out of 350-439 Oklahoma high schools.

The data suggests potential issues with resource allocation, as Wetumka Elementary School spends $9,965 per student, while Wetumka High School spends $13,446 per student. Addressing the challenges faced by these schools will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted academic support, equitable resource distribution, and community engagement to support the Wetumka community.