Oakley

The Oakley school district in Kansas consists of three schools: Oakley Elementary, Oakley Middle School, and Oakley Senior High. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with racial demographics ranging from 84% to 94% white across the three schools.

While Oakley Elementary has relatively high proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 310 out of 668 schools to 404 out of 660 schools. In contrast, Oakley Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. Meanwhile, Oakley Senior High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 133 out of 324 schools to 186 out of 327 schools, with a drop in its SchoolDigger star rating from 3 to 2.

Despite these challenges, the Oakley school district has some bright spots, such as the relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 at Oakley Senior High. However, the overall trend of declining performance and the lack of diversity in the student population suggest that the district may need to address underlying issues to ensure the success and well-being of all students.