Summary:
The city of Kingfisher, Oklahoma is home to a diverse set of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. Based on the data provided, the Kingfisher High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 47th out of 431 Oklahoma high schools in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.2% and outperforms the state average in several test score categories, including 50% proficiency in 11th-grade English Language Arts compared to the state average of 37%.
Among the elementary schools, Gilmour Elementary School and Heritage Elementary are noteworthy, with Gilmour ranking 9th out of 846 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2010-2011 and maintaining a strong performance over the years. Heritage Elementary also performs well, ranking 61st out of 646 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2020-2021 and continuing to excel in the 2021-2022 school year.
While the schools in the Kingfisher district generally demonstrate strong academic performance, there are some areas for potential improvement, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% across all schools, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 42.89% at Kingfisher High School to 62.9% at Heritage Elementary, suggests potential socioeconomic disparities that may impact student performance and resource allocation within the district.
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