Summary:
The city of Arkoma, Oklahoma has only one middle school, Arkoma Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance data suggests it is an area of concern, with low academic achievement, high poverty levels, and potential resource constraints.
Arkoma Middle School ranked 283 out of 407 Oklahoma middle schools and was rated 2 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars for the 2020-2021 school year. The school's test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics were significantly lower than the Arkoma district and Oklahoma state averages, with only 10% of students proficient or better in these subjects. Additionally, the school had a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19% for the 2024-2025 school year.
Further, Arkoma Middle School serves a student population with high levels of economic disadvantage, with over 76% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school also had a relatively low spending per student of $8,274 and a high student-teacher ratio of 23.1 to 1, which may suggest resource constraints that could be impacting the school's ability to provide a high-quality education. Overall, the data highlights the challenges faced by Arkoma Middle School and the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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