Summary:
The city of Purcell, Oklahoma, is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this district serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Purcell High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 70th out of 463 Oklahoma high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.2% and outperforms the state average in several test score categories, including 49% proficiency in 11th grade English Language Arts compared to the state average of 37%. In contrast, Purcell Intermediate School has much lower proficiency rates in 4th grade English Language Arts compared to 3rd and 5th grades, suggesting inconsistent academic performance across grade levels.
The district as a whole faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism, with all schools reporting a rate of 19.0%, which is higher than the state average. However, the schools in Purcell generally outperform the state averages in several test score categories, indicating the district is doing a good job of preparing students academically. The data also shows that Purcell Junior High School is a strong performer, ranking 86th out of 369 Oklahoma middle schools and maintaining a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.3.
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