Summary:
The city of Idabel, Oklahoma is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area face significant academic challenges, with most performing well below the state averages in key metrics like test scores and graduation rates.
Among the schools, Denison Public School stands out as a relative bright spot, consistently ranking among the top 25% of Oklahoma elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school has strong test scores, particularly in mathematics, and a lower free/reduced lunch rate compared to the other Idabel schools. In contrast, Idabel High School and other schools in the Idabel district struggle academically, with test scores and graduation rates well below the state averages.
The Idabel schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.77% at Denison Public to over 90% at the other Idabel schools. This, combined with high chronic absenteeism rates across the district, likely contributes to the low academic performance. Addressing these underlying issues and replicating the success of Denison Public School could be key strategies for improving outcomes for students in the Idabel district.
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