Summary:
The 74538 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population with a significant Native American representation and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in the area is Cottonwood Public School, which has consistently ranked among the top schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This elementary/middle school (grades PK-8) maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and spends $13,976 per student, suggesting a strong investment in its educational resources. In contrast, Emerson Elementary School has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 261st out of 407 schools in 2016-2017 to 311th out of 646 schools in 2020-2021, with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and spending $12,173 per student.
While the schools in the 74538 zip code area have higher-than-average spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the test score data suggests room for improvement, particularly at the high school level. Coalgate High School's 11th-grade proficiency rates range from 8.8% in math to 39.7% in U.S. History, indicating a need to address academic achievement. The diverse student population and high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients also highlight the importance of providing targeted support and resources to meet the unique needs of the community served by these Coalgate and Cottonwood district schools.
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