Summary:
The schools in the 74365 zip code area serve a predominantly Native American student population, with 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While some schools, like Salina Middle School, perform relatively well, others, such as Kenwood Public School and Wickliffe Public School, consistently rank in the bottom 10-20% of Oklahoma schools, indicating significant challenges in providing quality education to this community.
The high percentage of Native American students, ranging from 44.66% at Salina Elementary School to 87.88% at Kenwood Public School, and the very high free/reduced lunch rates, which exceed 70% at all schools, suggest that these schools serve a population with significant economic disadvantages. The wide range in spending per student, from $8,341 at Salina Elementary to $16,409 at Wickliffe Public School, indicates potential inequities in funding and resource allocation across the district.
The low test scores at Salina High School, with only 34.6% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 7.7% proficient or better in Mathematics, are concerning and point to the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student academic performance. Overall, the schools in the 74365 zip code area face unique challenges in serving their predominantly Native American and economically disadvantaged student population, and addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, community-based approach.
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