Summary:
The city of Altus, Oklahoma is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and have varying levels of academic performance, with some standout schools like Rivers Elementary School consistently ranking among the top in the state.
Rivers Elementary School is a standout in the Altus area, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional test scores, with 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 69% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, Altus Elementary School and Altus Junior High School have lower proficiency rates compared to the state average. The Altus district schools generally perform below the state average on test scores, suggesting room for improvement.
The schools in the Altus area also face challenges, such as high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 59.45% at Altus High School to 84.23% at Altus Primary School. Additionally, all schools in the data set had a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which is higher than the state average. The Navajo district schools, while smaller in size, appear to be outperforming the Altus district schools on several metrics, including test scores and student-teacher ratios.
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