Summary:
The 74104 zip code area in Oklahoma is home to two elementary schools: Kendall-Whittier Elementary School and Mayo Demonstration Elementary School. While both schools are part of the Tulsa school district, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two, with Mayo Demonstration Elementary consistently outperforming Kendall-Whittier Elementary on various academic and financial metrics.
Mayo Demonstration Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school, with a statewide ranking of 246th out of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools, compared to Kendall-Whittier's ranking of 634th out of 646 schools. Mayo Demonstration students also outperform the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. Additionally, Mayo Demonstration has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60%) compared to Kendall-Whittier (93.39%), indicating a relatively more advantaged student population.
Despite having a lower per-student spending of $9,781, compared to $11,257 for Kendall-Whittier, Mayo Demonstration Elementary appears to be more effective in utilizing its resources to achieve better academic outcomes. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and demographics may be contributing to the differences in performance between the two schools, and understanding these factors could provide valuable insights for school administrators and policymakers to improve educational outcomes for all students in the area.
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