Summary:
The 73149 zip code area in Oklahoma City is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, with a mix of public and public charter schools. While the schools serve a predominantly low-income, Hispanic student population, there are stark differences in their academic performance, with some schools standing out as strong performers and others struggling to meet state standards.
The top-performing schools in the area are Dove Science Academy Middle School South OKC, which ranks 54th out of 149 Oklahoma middle schools and has strong math scores, and Dove Science Academy South OKC, an elementary school that ranks 210th out of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools and also has impressive math performance. In contrast, Santa Fe South High School struggles, with only 8.3% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 2.4% proficient in Mathematics.
The schools in the 73149 zip code face significant challenges, with all of them serving a high-poverty student population, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 88.36% to 96.27%. This suggests that factors beyond just demographics, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and educational programs, play a crucial role in determining student outcomes. While some schools have found ways to overcome these challenges, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure that all students in this community have access to a high-quality education.
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