Summary:
The city of Mangum, Oklahoma is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Edison Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state with high proficiency rates across core subjects. In contrast, Mangum High School and Mangum Middle School struggle with test scores well below the state averages.
The schools in Mangum face some common challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all 4 schools, which are higher than the state average. Additionally, the district has a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.07% at Mangum High School to 83.61% at Edison Elementary School, indicating the community faces socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning.
While Mangum schools vary in their spending per student and student-teacher ratios, the data suggests that targeted support and resources, as well as a focus on improving instructional practices and attendance, could help address the disparities in academic performance across the district.
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