Summary:
The 74369 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Welch school district, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools face challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with high free and reduced lunch rates, some standout performers emerge, particularly Welch High School and Welch Middle School.
Welch High School has shown significant improvement, moving from the bottom third of Oklahoma high schools to the top 20% in recent years, and outperforming the state average in 11th-grade proficiency rates for English Language Arts and U.S. History. Welch Middle School has also maintained a strong ranking, consistently placing in the top 20% of Oklahoma middle schools. In contrast, Welch Elementary School has seen some fluctuations in its statewide ranking, dropping from the top 12% to the middle 50% in more recent years.
The schools in the Welch school district have a significant Native American student population, reflecting the demographics of the local community. Welch High School stands out with a more diverse student body, including higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students compared to the other two schools. The higher per-student spending at the high school level may indicate a focus on supporting students' academic and social-emotional needs as they prepare for post-secondary education or the workforce.
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