Summary:
The city of Cordell, Oklahoma is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Cordell Elementary School, Cordell Junior High School, and Cordell High School. These schools operate within the Cordell school district and serve a community with relatively high poverty levels and chronic absenteeism rates.
Among the three Cordell schools, Cordell Junior High School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in Oklahoma with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the academic performance at Cordell High School and Cordell Elementary School is more mixed, with some grades and subjects exceeding state averages while others fall behind.
Across the district, the schools face challenges related to high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64% at the high school to over 72% at the elementary school. Additionally, all three Cordell schools have elevated chronic absenteeism rates of 19%, which may be impacting student outcomes. The district also exhibits disparities in spending per student, with the high school receiving significantly more funding than the elementary and junior high schools.
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