Summary:
The 74538 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with Cottonwood Public School standing out as a top-performing institution, while Coalgate High School shows room for improvement in test scores.
Cottonwood Public School is the clear standout, consistently ranking among the best schools in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 1st out of 406 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2017-2018. In contrast, Coalgate High School has lower proficiency rates, with 31.4% in 11th-grade ELA and 13.7% in 11th-grade math, suggesting an area for improvement. However, the school does maintain a respectable 80.1% four-year graduation rate.
Emerson Elementary School has shown solid academic performance, with 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rates exceeding the state average and 6th-grade math proficiency rates above the district average. This is noteworthy, as the schools in the 74538 zip code area serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 68.86% at Coalgate High School to 75.78% at Cottonwood Public School. The data suggests that with the right strategies and resources, these schools can overcome socioeconomic challenges and deliver strong academic outcomes.
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