Woodward

The Woodward school district in Oklahoma consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance across the district, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.

Woodward High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 135th out of 350 Oklahoma high schools in 2021-2022 to 243rd out of 431 in 2023-2024. Its test scores, particularly in math and science, are also relatively low compared to state averages. In contrast, Horace Mann Elementary School stands out for its strong performance on English Language Arts tests, with proficiency rates well above the Woodward and Oklahoma averages, though its math scores are more mixed. Highland Park Elementary School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients in the district, indicating a high-need student population, but its math scores are relatively strong.

The data also reveals significant variation in performance across grade levels and subject areas, with some schools performing above the Woodward and Oklahoma averages, and others below. This highlights the importance of disaggregating data to uncover important insights that may be obscured by looking at school-level averages alone. Overall, the analysis of Woodward schools provides a valuable starting point for further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes across the district.