Summary:
The city of Dustin, Oklahoma is home to two public schools - Graham-Dustin Elementary and Graham-Dustin High School, both of which serve students from the Graham-Dustin school district. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture of the educational landscape in Dustin, with both schools struggling to provide quality education to their students.
Test scores at both schools are alarmingly low, with only 5% of students at Graham-Dustin Elementary proficient or better in English Language Arts and 3% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 26% in both subjects. The high school fares even worse, with only 3% of 11th graders proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, well below the state averages of 37% and 18% respectively. Both schools also have high rates of chronic absenteeism at 19%, significantly higher than the state average.
Other key metrics further highlight the challenges faced by these schools. Graham-Dustin High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 82.2%, below the state average, while both schools have extremely high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, at over 90%. Despite the high spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools' low rankings compared to others in the state suggest that the resources are not being effectively utilized to improve academic outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the poor performance will be crucial for the students in this district.
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