Summary:
The city of Keota, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Keota Elementary School and Keota High School. While Keota Elementary School has struggled, with low test scores and a 2-star rating, Keota High School has shown significant improvement in recent years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Keota High School has made a remarkable turnaround, jumping from a 0-star rating to a 4-star rating in just a few years. The school's 82.2% four-year graduation rate and improved test scores, with 28% proficiency in English Language Arts and 32% in Science for 11th grade, are positive indicators. In contrast, Keota Elementary School has consistently struggled, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Both schools serve a community with high poverty levels, as evidenced by the high percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. This could be a contributing factor to the schools' performance and may require targeted interventions and support. Additionally, the data shows a notable difference in per-student spending between the elementary school ($8,822) and the high school ($13,719), which could be an area to investigate further to ensure equitable funding across all grade levels in the Keota school district.
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