Summary:
The 73111 zip code area of Oklahoma City is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a high-need student population, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 64.76% at Millwood High School to an alarming 97.28% at Thelma R. Parks Elementary School. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, suggesting more individualized attention, the schools in this area have consistently ranked in the bottom quartile or even bottom 5% statewide, indicating significant academic challenges.
Among the standout schools, Thelma R. Parks Elementary School has the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, but also the lowest student-teacher ratio at 13.1. In contrast, Millwood High School has a decent 4-year graduation rate of 80.1%, but its test scores are alarmingly low, with only 12.2% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 2.4% proficient or better in Mathematics.
The schools in the 73111 zip code area are operated by a mix of Oklahoma City, Millwood, and W.K. Jackson Leadership Academy (Charter) districts, which could lead to different approaches and challenges. Addressing the significant educational equity concerns in this high-poverty community will likely require a collaborative effort involving the schools, districts, and the broader community.
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