Summary:
The 74859 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, there are stark differences in their academic performance. Okemah High School stands out as the highest-performing high school, with a statewide ranking of 351 out of 431 Oklahoma high schools and a relatively strong 80.1% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Mason High School has very low test scores, with 0% proficiency in math and only 4-20% proficiency in English Language Arts for 11th grade, as well as the lowest statewide ranking among the high schools in the area.
At the elementary level, Oakes Elementary School has the highest test scores in mathematics for 3rd grade, with 20% proficient or better, matching the Okemah district average but still below the state average of 38%. The schools in this area have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 69.64% at Okemah High School to 88.67% at Oakes Elementary School, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the student populations.
Spending per student varies significantly, from $8,344 at Okemah Noble Center to $15,252 at Mason High School, but the higher spending at Mason High School does not seem to translate to better outcomes based on the test scores. The data suggests that addressing the disparities and supporting the needs of economically disadvantaged students will be crucial for improving outcomes across the schools in the 74859 zip code area.
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