Summary:
The 73122 zip code area in Putnam City, Oklahoma is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Putnam City School District. While the schools serve diverse student populations with high rates of economic disadvantage, there are significant disparities in academic performance, with two schools - Rollingwood Elementary and James L. Capps Middle - performing well below the district and state averages.
Rollingwood Elementary and James L. Capps Middle stand out as the lowest-performing schools in the area, with statewide rankings in the bottom 10% of Oklahoma schools and dismal test scores, with only 21-23% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, Putnam City High School and Central Elementary have relatively higher academic performance, though still below state averages.
The high poverty levels across the schools, with 64-88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggest that economic disadvantage may be a significant factor contributing to the academic struggles. However, the schools receive similar levels of per-student funding, ranging from $7,766 to $8,893, raising questions about the equitable distribution of resources and whether additional support is needed to address the unique challenges faced by these high-need student populations.
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