Summary:
The 73768 zip code area is home to two schools - Ringwood Elementary School and Ringwood High School, both part of the Ringwood school district. While Ringwood High School has seen significant improvement in its statewide ranking in recent years, Ringwood Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oklahoma elementary schools, indicating an area for potential improvement.
Academically, Ringwood Elementary stands out with a 4th-grade math proficiency rate of 42%, higher than the state average of 35%. However, Ringwood High School's proficiency rates range from 15% in science to 35% in English language arts and math, suggesting room for improvement in overall academic performance. The schools also serve a majority white student population, with a significant Hispanic minority, highlighting the need for culturally responsive teaching practices.
Interestingly, the per-student spending at Ringwood High School ($16,759) is nearly double that of Ringwood Elementary ($8,157), a disparity that may warrant further investigation. Additionally, both schools have high free/reduced lunch rates, over 50%, underscoring the importance of providing strong academic and social-emotional support for economically disadvantaged students.
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